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 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: Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp, Department of History or Robert McNamara, Department of Political Science.

Regional Courses

HIST 241 - History of the Americas to Independence Unit(s): 3
HIST 242 - History of the Americas Since Independence Unit(s): 3
GEOG 392 - Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean Unit(s): 4
HIST 339 - Ancient and Colonial Latin America Unit(s): 4
HIST 342 - Modern Latin America Unit(s): 4
POLS 453 - Politics of Latin America 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)
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 Unit(s) Required)
ECON 403 - Seminar in International Development Unit(s): 4
HIST 433 - History of Mexico Unit(s): 4
HIST 449 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Unit(s): 4
SPAN 402 - Latin American Literature Unit(s): 4 (Taught in Spanish)

Supporting Electives

Any courses 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