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Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Academic Bulletin
Area of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies
Program: Minor
Now housed in International Studies
Program Faculty: Professor Alkyam (Program Coordinator), Caballero, Conners, Haywood, Hernandez, Herrera, Mattiace, Riess
See also the Latin America track in the “International Studies” major.
An interdivisional minor examining the religion, politics, history, and language of Latin America and the Caribbean (LACS). The minor includes coursework in History, Political Science, and Spanish. Through this minor, students will acquire an understanding of LAC culture, history, society, and contemporary politics and the ability to critically analyze various issues related to the region. A minimum of 24 credits are required to fulfill the requirements for the minor. When appropriate, Special Topics, FS 201 courses in relevant subjects, and courses taken while abroad may be substituted to bring the total credits to at least 24. All substitutions for required courses must be approved by the minor coordinator, and students must discuss any potential course substitutions prior to enrolling in the course. Because the LACS minor is interdisciplinary, students who complete any major can take LACS as a minor.
The Latin American and Caribean Studies Minor:
A minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies requires 24 credits: 12 credits in Spanish coursework dependent upon placement exam results, and 12 credits from below coursework:
Select from the list below (a minimum of two departments must be represented, and at least two courses must be at or above the 300-level):
- HIST 116, Colonial Latin America
- HIST 117, Modern Latin American History (offered Fall 2023)
- HIST 365, Conquest! Latin America 1492-1600
- HIST 366, Dictators and Development in Latin America
- HIST 577, Inventing Mexico: Nationalism and National Identity in a Global Context
- POLSC 235, Government and Politics of Latin America
- POLSC 242, Immigration and Citizenship
- POLSC 261, U.S.-Latin American Relations
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