Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies, Minor
Students who minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies will learn about the complex geopolitical, economic, social, and environmental realities of the developing countries and territories to the south of the United States, with specific emphasis on the Caribbean region
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| LATI 114 | Studying Latin America 1 | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of six (6) credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| LATI 122 | Archaeology of Mesoamerican Cultures 1 | 3 |
| LATI 201 | Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean 1 | 3 |
| LATI 202 | Ethnicity, Racialism, and Culture in Mexico and Central America 1 | 3 |
| LATI 215 | Migration and Transnationalism in Latin America 1 | 3 |
| Select a minimum of six (6) credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| LATI 125 | Sociological-Cultural Change In Latin America | 3 |
| LATI 203 | Peoples & Cultures of South America | 3 |
| LATI 204 | Latin American Communities in U.S. | 3 |
| LATI 205 | Impacts of Modern Technology on Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| LATI 206 | Cuba & Puerto Rico in History Perspective | 3 |
| LATI 207 | Seminar Topics in U.S. Latino Studies | 3 |
| LATI 208 | Seminar:Topics in Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| LATI 209 | Sex and Gender in Latin America 1 | 3 |
| LATI 210 | Latin American Novels as History | 3 |
| LATI 211 | Music and Society in the Caribbean Region 2 | 3 |
| LATI 212 | Drugs: History, Production, and Trade in Latin America 1 | 3 |
| LATI 220 | Issues in Latin America | 3 |
| LATI 250 | Portugal Brazil North America: Stories of Migration 1 | 3 |
| LATI 303 | Challenges of Development: Latin America | 3 |
| LATI 350 | Latinos and Language in the U.S. 1 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of three (3) credits in courses related to Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies from courses in other departments and programs, in consultation with the Program Coordinator. The following courses are recommended: | 3 | |
| ART 327 | Art of Latin America | 3 |
| ENGL 340 | Survey of U.S. Writers of Latin-American Descent | 3 |
| ENGL 351 | African & Caribbean Women Writers | 3 |
| HIST 162 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 318 | History and Culture: Cuba and Puerto Rico | 3 |
| HIST 331 | History of the Dominican Republic | 3 |
| HIST 333 | The History of Mexico | 3 |
| LANG 255 | Violence and Resistance in Latin America 1 | 3 |
| LANG 306 | Past and Present of Latin America | 3 |
| LANG 308 | Voices And Texts Of Latin America | 3 |
| LANG 309 | US Latinx Culture | 3 |
| LANG 401 | Hispanic Literature of the Caribbean | 3 |
| LANG 406 | 20th Century Spanish-American Prose Literature | 3 |
| LANG 408 | Colonial and Post -Colonial Studies | 3 |
| LANG 410 | Latinx Writers | 3 |
| MEDI 328 | Film Genre:Latin-American Film | 3 |
| MDT 155 | African Music in the Americas: Brazil and the United States 1 | 3 |
| POLI 209 | Government and Politics of South America | 3 |
| POLI 210 | Government & Politics of Mexico & the Caribbean | 3 |
| WGST 380 | Internship in Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 405 | US Latina Feminisms | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
This course can also be used to fulfill a General Education requirement.
- 2
LATI 211 Music of the Caribbean is cross-listed with MDT 211. If a LATI minor takes the course as MDT 211, it will count as LATI 211.