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 (proficiency test), Spanish (completion of SN 312W 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, and 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 | |
| Mayan, Aztec, Inca Art and Power | ||
| Art and Politics in Latin America | ||
| Art and Politics in Latin America | ||
| American Immigrant Literature | ||
| Latin American Literature in English | ||
| Literature of the Americas in Translation | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Studies | ||
| Globalization | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature II | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature I | ||
| Latin-American Culture and Civilization | ||
| Complete Latin American Studies courses focused on depth (3 credits) | 3 | |
| Sustainable Development Abroad: Poverty and Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Development | ||
| Sustainable Development Abroad: Poverty, Inequality, Environment, Social Change | ||
| Justice in the Americas: Inequality, Environment, Social Change | ||
| Latin American Poetry | ||
| Performance in Hispanic World | ||
| Gender and Identity Formation in Latin America | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Women Writers | ||
| Jesus, the Gospels, and the Church in L atin America | ||
| 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
| EL 132 | American Immigrant Literature | 3 |
| AR 267 | Mayan, Aztec, Inca Art and Power | 3 |
| AR 269H | Art and Politics in Latin America | 3 |
| LAS 301 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| SN 403 | Survey of Spanish American Literature I | 3 |
| SN 404W | Survey of Spanish American Literature II | 3 |
| SN 409W | Survey of Spanish Literature I | 3 |
| SN 411W | Latin American Poetry | 3 |
| SN 412 | Performance in Hispanic World | 3 |
| SN 419 | Latin-American Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| SN 427HW | Gender and Identity Formation in Latin America | 3 |
| SN 434W | Spanish and Latin American Women Writers | 3 |
| SN 450 | Spanish American Narrative & History | 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