Latin American Studies (Interdisciplinary Minor)
Latin American Studies Minor
The Latin American studies minor encourages students to cross borders of academic disciplines to develop a broad and deep understanding of Latin America. Through courses drawn from a variety of humanities and social science disciplines, study abroad opportunities, and language proficiency development, students will engage in intercultural development, explore the rich diversity of the region, and engage with community at home and abroad.
The minor consists of:
- Language proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in French (completion of FR 302W or equivalent placement), Spanish (completion of SN 312 or equivalent placement), or Portuguese (proficiency test).
- Coursework: Complete a minimum of 15 credits of academic coursework from at least two academic disciplines. (15 credits)
- Community Engagement: Participate in a study abroad program in Latin America or a service-learning internship in which the student serves a population of predominantly Latin American origin. (1-3 credits)
Upon completion, students who complete the minor in Latin American Studies will
- Communicate in Spanish, French, or Portuguese at an intermediate level (minimum).
- Demonstrate their ability to analyze and evaluate perspectives on Latin American cultures, art, literature, history, political and economic systems from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Interact effectively with people from different cultures.
Requirements for a Latin American Studies Minor (16-18) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete Latin American Studies courses focused on breadth (3 credits) | 3 | |
| Art and Politics in Latin America | ||
| Latin American Literature in English | ||
| American Immigrant Literature | ||
| Literature of the Americas in Translation | ||
| Globalization | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Studies | ||
| Precolumbian Art and Architecture | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature I | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature II | ||
| Latin American Short Story | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature I | ||
| Latin American Poetry | ||
| Latin-American Culture and Civilization | ||
| Revolution in History | ||
| Complete Latin American Studies courses focused on depth (3 credits) | 3 | |
| The Church in Central America | ||
| Performance in Hispanic World | ||
| Gender and Identity Formation in Latin America | ||
| Francophone New World Literature And Culture | ||
| Spanish American Narrative & History | ||
| International Development,Justice and Difference in Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Women Writers | ||
| Sustainable Development Abroad: Poverty, Inequality, Environment, Social Change | ||
| Justice in the Americas | ||
| Complete elective Latin American Studies courses, selected from the courses in the breadth and depth categories | 9 | |
| Language proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in French (completion of FR 302W or equivalent placement), Spanish (completion of SN 312 or equivalent placement), or Portuguese (proficiency test). | ||
| Community Engagement: Students are required to participate in a study abroad program in Latin America or a service-learning internship in which the student serves a population of predominantly Latin American origin | 1-3 | |
Courses
| LAS 132 | American Immigrant Literature (Cross-listed as EL 132) | 3 |
| LAS 209 | Latin American Literature in English (Cross-listed as EL 209) | 3 |
| LAS 267 | Precolumbian Art and Architecture (Cross-listed as AR 267) | 3 |
| AR 269 | Art and Politics in Latin America | 3 |
| LAS 301 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAS 366 | The Church in Central America (Cross-listed as TH 366) | 3 |
| LAS 406W | Latin American Short Story (Cross-listed as SN 406W) | 3 |
| LAS 409W | Survey of Spanish Literature I (Cross-listed as SN 409W) | 3 |
| LAS 411W | Latin American Poetry (Cross-listed as SN 411W) | 3 |
| LAS 412 | Performance in Hispanic World (Cross-listed as SN 412) | 3 |
| LAS 419 | Latin-American Culture and Civilization (Cross-listed as SN 419) | 3 |
| LAS 434 | Spanish and Latin American Women Writers (Cross-listed as SN 434) | 3 |
| LAS 427HW | Gender and Identity Formation in Latin America (Cross-listed as SN 427HW, WGS 427HW)) | 3 |
| LAS 437 | Francophone New World Literature And Culture (Cross-listed as FR 437) | 3 |
| LAS 445W | Revolution in History (Cross-listed as PO 445W) | 3 |
| LAS 450W | Spanish American Narrative & History (Cross-listed as SN 450W) | 3 |
| SO 381/EC 381 | Sustainable Development Abroad: Poverty, Inequality, Environment, Social Change | 3 |
| SO 389 | Justice in the Americas: Inequality, Environment, Social Change | 3 |
Director
KATHERINE KARR-CORNEJO
Associated Faculty
STACY GEORGEVANGE OCASIOJACOB RAPPMEREDITH SHIMIZU