The Latin American studies minor consists of 18 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must be earned at the upper (300- or 400-) level. No more than six credits can be earned within the same discipline.
Students must complete a minimum of three credits of Spanish or Portuguese at the advanced level (300 or above).
Note: Language placement test results cannot substitute for completion of course work.
Students choose from the following courses to complete the minor:
Course | Title | Hours |
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Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
Topics in Portuguese 1 | ||
Latin American Civilization I | ||
Hispanic Immigrants in the U.S. | ||
Survey of Latin American Literature | ||
Latino Writers in the U.S. | ||
Civilization of Latin America II | ||
Literary Genres 1 | ||
Hispanic Culture Through Literature | ||
Topics in Spanish 1 | ||
Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
South American Ethnography | ||
Rethinking a Continent: Latin America | ||
Topics in Anthropology 1 | ||
Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
Survey of Latin American History | ||
Survey of Latin American History | ||
Topics in History 1 | ||
Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
Pre-Columbian Art and Architecture | ||
Colonial Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
ARTH 450 | ||
Topics in Foreign Literature in English Translation 1 | ||
Topics in International Studies 1 | ||
Latin American Governments and Politics | ||
Senior Capstone Seminar | ||
Topics in Religious Studies 1 | ||
Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
Select an additional six credits from the courses listed above | 6 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
When appropriate: Always check first with the SWS Advising Office before enrolling in these courses.