Latin American Studies Minor

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Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Latin American studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework distributed as follows:

1. Introductory Course

IS 2500 Perspectives on Latin America (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

AH 3060 - Pre-Columbian Art (4)
AN 3550 - Archaeology of Mesoamerica (4)
AN 3350 - Peoples and Cultures of Mexico and Central America (4)
AN 3360 - Indians of South America (4)
HST 2600 - Introduction to Latin American History to 1825 (4)
HST 2602 - Introduction to Latin American History since 1825 (4)
HST 3660 - History of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile (4)
HST 3675 - Slavery and Race in Latin America (4)
IS 3975 - Seminar in Latin American Studies (4)
PS 3405 - Politics of Latin America (4)
Language option: Spanish or transferred course work in Portuguese

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 3000) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.