Latin American Studies

This minor is an interdisciplinary program of study drawing on existing courses in the fields of modern languages, political science, literature, theology, sociology, economics, history and fine arts. 

The minor in Latin American studies consists of a minimum of six courses (18 credit hours).

Four courses (12 credit hours) are required.  These are:

SPLA 335    Studies in Latin American Civilization (3)
SPLA 355    Studies in Latin American Literature (3)
PSLA 314    Comparative Political Systems:  Latin America (3)
PSLA 335    Latin America in World Affairs (3)

The fifth and sixth courses can be any course that deals with Latin American topics.

For more information, please contact the program director, Dr. Diana Rodriguez-Lozano in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.