Latino/a, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies (LLACS) offers an interdisciplinary minor. It explores the historical, cultural, social, political, and economic foundations of and linkages between U.S. Latino society, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It draws from the heritages of the Americas that are grounded in predominantly indigenous, African, and European cultures.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Note: Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese to course number 3101 or above is strongly encouraged.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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LACS 1220 | Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies | 4 |
Culture and Literature Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete three of the following: | 12 | |
Latin American Film | ||
Cultural History of Spain | ||
Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
New Narratives: Latin America after 1989 | ||
Latin American Literature |
History and Social Sciences Electives
Note: With the approval of the director of Latino/a, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies, up to four study-abroad or Dialogue of Civilization courses may be used toward the minor.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
Latin American Society and Development | ||
Drug Trade and Drug War: History, Security, Culture | ||
Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor