Latin American Studies Minor

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Designed for students with an interest in various aspects of Latin American societies (religion, politics, economics, culture), the program consists of required and elective courses as well as a Latin American field experience. A minimum of 20 credits is required for the minor. Contact the Department of English, Languages and Linguistics.

Required Courses

SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4)
POL 324 - Politics and History of Latin America (4)

Elective Courses

8 - 16 credits, depending on fulfillment of SPN 201 and SPN 202

BCM 215 - Foundations for Global Christianity (4)
ECO 305 - Economic Development (4)
SPN 362 - Latin American History, Culture and Civilization (4)
SOC 335 - Globalisation and Social Change (4)
SPN 372 - Survey of Latin American Literature (4) or both SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I and SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II 4 credits total
Peoples and Cultures of Costa Rica (STI 321) through the Students International-Costa Rica program
Environmental and Sustainable Development Field Program through the
Institute for Central American Development Studies
Comparable courses at a Latin American university

Required Field Experience

Students International Costa Rica Spanish-Intensive program or comparable program requiring field experience.