Latin American and Latinx Studies
This minor introduces students to the region and encourages them to consider the intersections between race, ethnicity, religion, politics, ecology, and sexuality, among other key topics as they expand their knowledge of the Americas in its past and present. The minor asks students to critically consider the multiple and complex events, experiences, and perspectives that inform Latin America in its past and present, including when to recognize and challenge common narratives and stereotypes that have emerged over time about the region and its peoples. Students consider visual arts, musical expression, literary production, gender and sexuality, political phenomena, environmental challenges and management, and historical and social analysis to work toward understanding Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx histories and experiences.
Requirements for the Minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies
The minor requires successful completion of the following:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements 1 | ||
| One course in SPAN on Latin American or Latinx studies, numbered 299 or higher, taught in Spanish (attribute LLCA): 2 | 4 | |
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| One course in Latin American studies (attribute LLLA): | 4 | |
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| One course in Latinx studies (attribute LLLX): | 4 | |
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| Two additional courses focused on Latin American and Latinx Studies | 8 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 20 | |
- 1
The required courses must be from at least three academic disciplines
- 2
A course in cultural analysis taught in another relevant non-English language spoken in the Americas (such as French, Portuguese, Quechua, Guaraní, etc.) can substitute for a Spanish course by petition to the minor director for approval to satisfy the requirement.