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

To earn a minor in Latin American Studies, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits selected from the courses below. A minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Core Course

• IS 2500 Perspectives on Latin America  (4)

Electives

12 credits selected from the following, including the option to take up to 8 credits in Spanish language or transferred course work in Portuguese language

• AN 3350 - Peoples and Cultures of Mexico and Central America (4)
• AN 3360 - Native Americans in Latin 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 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)
• MUS 1011 - Exploring Caribbean Music (4)
• MUS 1017 - Exploring the Music of Latin America (4)
• PS 3405 - Politics of Latin America (4)
• PS 3550 - Politics of Development (4)
• PS 3560 - Revolution, Intervention, and Democratization (4)
• SPN 1300 - Drugs in Latin American Culture (4)

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.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor with the exception of the following Major(s): Latin American Studies and Latin American Language and Civilization.