The Minor in Latin American Studies explores the diverse countries and cultures of Latin America through an interdisciplinary lens. Students acquire basic proficiency in Spanish and an understanding of the traditions and trends that influence the region. The minor is a valuable complement to majors in agriculture, anthropology, geography, business, history, international relations, political science, and Spanish.
Students are encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, and Uruguay.
Course Requirements for the Minor
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
A minimum of third-semester competency in Spanish is required for the Latin American Studies minor. Students interested in Portuguese can fulfill this language requirement by taking the equivalent of three semesters of Portuguese from an accredited program either in the United States or through study abroad. Students who have met the language competency prior to enrollment should see the minor advisor regarding completion of requirements.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| 4-12 |
| First-Semester Spanish | |
| Second-Semester Spanish | |
| Third-Semester Spanish | |
| Spanish for the Professions I |
| Spanish for Spanish Speakers |
| LAST 110 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAST 495W | Seminar in Selected Topics (W) | 3 |
| 1 | 12 |
| International Development and Globalization | |
| Ancient Mexican Art (W) | |
| Maya Art (W) | |
| Colonial and Modern Mexican Art (W) | |
| Ancient Andean Art (W) | |
| The Developing Countries | |
| Colonial Latin America | |
| Modern Latin America | |
| Modern Mexico | |
| Modern Mexico (W) |
| Social Revolution in Latin America | |
| International Forum | |
| Latin American Film and Culture | |
| Latin American Philosophy | |
| Music of Latin America | |
| Lands and Peoples of Latin America | |
| Intercult Experiential Lrng | |
| Latin American Culture and Civilization | |
| Introduction to Latin American Literature | |
| Hispanic Short Story | |
| Hispanic Theater | |
| Hispanic Novel | |
| Literature of Mexico | |
| Viewing the Hispanic Caribbean | |
| Women and Literature in the Hispanic World | |
| Film and Literature in Spain and Latin America | |
| Total Units | 22-30 |
