Interdisciplinary Minor
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that aims to help students make connections across different scholarly approaches to the region. Students are encouraged to explore the diverse region through the study of culture, language, literature, history, music, and politics. Students minoring in Latin American Studies will develop knowledge about the multicultural nature of the region and its interactions with the global community, both past and present.
Students will achieve the goals of the minor by taking a set of courses on Latin America in at least three different departments across two divisions. Since language is essential to understanding any culture, a degree of proficiency is required in one of the region’s languages. Finally, minors will submit a final project on the region.
Latin American Studies Minor Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must complete two Semesters of HPS beyond HPS 201 Intermediate Spanish I (up to 302). Native speakers of the region’s languages should consult the Director regarding the language requirement.
Course Requirement
Select 5 courses from at least 3 different subjects (with approval, students may count up to 2 courses from study-abroad partners).
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| Cultures of Latin America | |
| Cuba Music and Culture | |
| History of South Africa | |
| Latin American Literature as History | |
| Intro to Lit/Cult of Latin America | |
| Intro to Literature of Spain & Latin Am | |
| Music of Latin America | |
| Latin American Politics | |
| U.S.- Latin American Relations | |
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Senior Capstone / Portfolio Requirement
Students must submit to the LAS Director either
- a Senior Capstone Experience from their major on a topic related to Latin American Studies, or
- a portfolio of their research papers, written for Latin American Studies courses, showcasing their development in Latin American Studies. This requirement is non-credit bearing.
Dr. Christine Wade, Director
