The Latin American
Studies minor is designed for students interested in combining an
understanding and appreciation of Latin America with another discipline
or major. The minor enhances students' professional training as it
offers direction and coherence to undergraduate education. The minor
requires 20 units. Students must complete three core courses (12 units)
and 2 electives (8 units).
Core Courses (12 Units)
- LAS - 376 Latin American Perspectives
- SPAN - 202 Fourth Semester Spanish
- LAS - 301 Religion in Latin America or one of
- SPAN - 203 Latin American Literature or
- SPAN - 303 Latin American Literature I or
- SPAN - 304 Latin American Literature II
Elective Courses (8 Units)
Students may select any two other Latin American Studies
courses from those listed for the major: Humanities, Literature and the
Arts, the Social Sciences, including Border Issues, El Salvador Today
and Semester in Latin America.