Latin American Studies, Minor

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The minor in Latin American Studies offers a cross-disciplinary concentration on an important region of the world for students preparing for careers and/or graduate school located in, or focusing on Latin America. Through a combination of courses in different disciplines, it provides a general background in Latin American culture, history, politics, economics, literature, social structures, and foreign relations. Although study of a language (other than English) is not required, it is highly recommended.

The minor consists of 20 semester units, which include courses:

In at least two different disciplines;
At least one from the Regional courses; and
No more than 12 units from any one discipline.

Students interested in the minor can contact: James Mestaz, Department of History at mestazj@sonoma.edu

Regional Courses

HIST 242 - History of the Americas Since Independence Unit(s): 3
HIST 339 - Ancient and Colonial Latin America Unit(s): 4
GEP 327 - Latin America and the Caribbean Unit(s): 4
SPAN 307 - Cultures of Latin America Unit(s): 4 (Taught in Spanish)
FR 314 - French Literature in English Translation Unit(s): 4 (Taught in English)
HIST 342 - Modern Latin America Unit(s): 4
POLS 453 - Politics of Latin America Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4

Specialized Courses

CALS 314 - Literature in Translation Unit(s): 4
BUS 396W - The Global Wine Industry Unit(s): 3-4 (4 Units Required)
ECON 403A - Seminar in International Economic Development Unit(s): 4
SPAN 402 - Latin American Literature Unit(s): 4 (Taught in Spanish)
HIST 433 - History of Mexico Unit(s): 4
HIST 449 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Unit(s): 4

Supporting Electives

Any course focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean and chosen in consultation with and approved by an advisor for the minor in Latin American Studies.

Units

Total units for minor: 20