Latin American Studies Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Latin American studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

1. Introductory course in the chosen region of study
2. Sixteen additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, eight credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

1. Introductory Course

• IS 2500 Perspectives on Latin America  (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 3080 - Latin American Art (4)
• AN 3350 - Peoples and Cultures of Mexico and Central America (4)
• AN 3360 - Native Americans in Latin America (4)
• AN 3550 - Archaeology of Mesoamerica (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 3665 - Indigenous Movements in Latin America, 1492-Present (4)
• HST 3670 - Latin American Revolutions (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)
• PS 3550 - Politics of Development (4)
• PS 3560 - Revolution, Intervention, and Democratization (4)
• MUS 1011 - Exploring Caribbean Music (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.