Latin American Studies Minor

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The Latin American Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary minor offered through the Department of Literature, Language, and Culture in conjunction with other academic departments. The minor gives students the opportunity to study issues and characteristics unique to Latin America. 24 credit hours are required for the minor.

Students will complete six courses as follows:

Required:

Core Courses: Language and Culture

SPAN 212 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature & Film Credit(s): 4
POSC 233 - Latin American Politics Credit(s): 4

US-Latin America Connections:

(Choose one course)

POSC 265 - Latino Politics in the U.S. Credit(s): 4
SPAN 340 - Latinx Communities Credit(s): 4
ENG 223 - U.S. Latinx Literature Credit(s): 4

Electives:

(Choose two courses)*

SPAN 341 - Film in Spanish Credit(s): 4
SPAN 342 - Cultural Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World Credit(s): 4
SPAN 347 - Sustainability and Environment Credit(s): 4

Capstone:

LAT 385 - Senior Research Paper Credit(s): 1

Note:

*a study abroad experience in Latin America may be substituted for one elective course, with permission of the Director of Latin American Studies

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