The minor in Latin American studies is designed to complement other majors for which a focus on Latin America can be beneficial (e.g., history, international business, communications, Spanish, economics and political science). Prospective secondary teachers may find this minor particularly attractive. The minor requires proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese, three units of cultural history, and nine units of approved electives from at least two different departments.

Language Proficiency (0-16 units)

All minors should develop a language proficiency level equivalent to SPAN 204 or PORT 214 . Students may request a proficiency assessment with the program coordinator or advisor.

Spanish

SPAN 101 - Fundamental Spanish-A (3)
SPAN 102 - Fundamental Spanish-B (3)
SPAN 203 - Intermediate Spanish-A (3)
SPAN 204 - Intermediate Spanish-B (3)
SPAN 202 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers (3)

Portuguese

PORT 105 - Introduction to Portuguese Language and Culture (3)
PORT 214 - Intermediate Portuguese Language and Culture (3)

Required Courses (12 units)

Cultural History (3 units)

LTAM 100 - Introduction to Latin American Studies (3)
LTAM 300 - Topics in Latin America (3)
HIST 350 - History of Latin American Civilization (3)
SPAN 316 - Introduction to Spanish-American Civilization (3)
PORT 325 - Contemporary Brazilian Civilization (3)

Electives (9 units)

All 9 units may be from the same area, provided they are from at least two different departments.

Culture

ANTH 325 - Peoples of Central and South America (3)
ANTH 329 - Peoples of the Caribbean (3)
ANTH 423 - The Ancient Maya (3)
ANTH 424 - The Aztecs and Their Predecessors (3)
CHIC 302 - Ancient Mexican Culture (3)
CHIC 303 - Chicano/Mexican Cultures (3)
CHIC 353 - Mexico Since 1906 (3)
CHIC 367 - Religion in Latino/a Life (3)
LTAM 350 - Mexican Life and Culture (3)
PORT 320 - Introduction to Luso-Brazilian Culture and Civilization (3)
PORT 325 - Contemporary Brazilian Civilization (3)
SPAN 306 - Spanish for Health and Human Services - A (3)
SPAN 307 - Spanish for Health and Human Services - B (3)
SPAN 316 - Introduction to Spanish-American Civilization (3)
SPAN 326 - Spanish-American Modern Culture (3)

Art History, Literature and Linguistics

ART 462 - Latin American Art History: 1400 - Present (3)
ART 480T - Topics in Art History (3) *
ART 481 - Seminar in Art History (3) *
CHIC 304 - Music of Mexico (3)
CHIC 330 - The Evolution of Mexican Literature (3)
CHIC 333 - Mexican Literature Since 1940 (3)
CHIC 336 - Latin American Literature (3)
SPAN 440 - Spanish-American Literature to Modernismo (3)
SPAN 441 - Spanish-American Literature Since Modernismo (3)
SPAN 466 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology (3)
SPAN 467 - Spanish Morphology and Syntax (3)
SPAN 468 - Spanish/English Bilingualism and Language Contact (3)
SPAN 485T - Senior Seminar: Topics in Spanish-American Literature (3)

History and Politics

HIST 350 - History of Latin American Civilization (3)
HIST 449A - Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Latin America: A History (3)
HIST 449B - Cuban History Through Film (3)
HIST 451A - Colonial Period of Latin America (3)
HIST 451B - 19th-Century Latin America: Era of Nation Building (3)
HIST 451C - Latin America Since 1945 (3)
HIST 452 - 20th-Century Brazil (3)
HIST 453A - History of Mexico pre-Columbian (pre 1521) through 1821 (3)
HIST 453B - History of Mexico from Independence (1821) to Modern Day (3)
POSC 437 - Latin American Politics (3)
LTAM 300 - Topics in Latin America (3)

Geography and Economics

ECON 333 - Economic Development: Analysis and Case Studies (3) *
ECON 334 - Economics of Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
GEOG 333 - Latin America (3)
GEOG 373 - Global Cuisines (3)
GEOG 432 - Ecotourism (3)

Additional Information

*Latin American focus only.

Total (12 - 28 units)

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