Latin American Studies Minor

SSH PEAK

16 credits minimum

Minor Requirements

LAS-494

Independent Study

1-3 credits

Complete at least 2 courses from at least 2 different departments from the following:

ATH-249	Natives of South America	3 credits
HIS-230	History of Modern Latin America	3 credits
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SPA-201	Spanish Language and Culture III	3 credits
-	or
SPA-202	Spanish Language and Culture IV	3 credits
-	or
SPA-235	Spanish for Heritage Speakers	3 credits

Complete 9 credits from the following of which at least 6 credits must be 300- or 400-level

At least 9 credits must be from Anthropology and/or History.

ATH-128	Understanding Spirit in Art and Culture	3 credits
ATH-302	Ritual, Myth, and World View	3 credits
ATH-305	Culture Change and the World System	3 credits
ATH-309	Cross-Cultural Approaches to Environment	3 credits
HIS-377	Women in the Americas	3 credits
HIS-378	Liberation Theology	3 credits
HIS-380	Colonial Latin America	3 credits
HIS-381	Military and Society in Latin America	3 credits
HIS-382	Modern Mexico	3 credits
HIS-386	Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica	3 credits
HIS-387	Modern Cuba	3 credits
HIS-388	Comparative Slavery in the Americas	3 credits
HIS-389	Latin American-U.S. Relations	3 credits
SPA-333	Literature of Latin America	3 credits
SPA-437	Spanish Literature and Society: Narrative and Film	3 credits
SPA-438	Spanish Literature and Society: Poetry, Drama, and Song	3 credits

Complete a Portfolio and Evaluation of Program

Six weeks before graduation, students will submit a portfolio of relevant work completed, such as exams and papers. In 1000 to 1500 words, students will complete an assessment of the most important academic lessons learned and skills acquired during their course of study. The evaluation must also provide an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the LAS PEAK Minor. The portfolio will not be graded but it is required for completion of the minor.