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MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

A student may complete the Minor in Latin American Studies with one language course, and six one-semester courses (18 credits) acceptable for the major (page 95):

  • LAS 200 Introduction to Latin American Studies

  • One course in Spanish at the level of SPA 104 or higher

A minimum of three courses dealing with Latin American issues selected from various disciplines:

  • Anthropology (ANT 235)
  • Comparative Literature (CL 253 or 256)
  • Geography (GEO 222)
  • History (HIS 250, 251, 256, 389, 392, 393)
  • Latin American Studies (LAS 390, 395, 399)
  • Political Science (POL 331)
  • Art and Music (MUS 236)
  • Spanish-American Literature (SPA 253, 254, 256, 381, 384, 385, 387, 396, or 400)
  • Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (SPA 312 or 313)
  • Latin American Cinema (SPA 386)
  • Latin American Studies Seminar (LAS 400)

The remaining course may be chosen from the following when the material deals substantively with Latin America:

  • ANT 131 Cultural Anthropology
  • ANT 135 Ancient Civilizations
  • ANT 225 Women and Men in Cross- Cultural Perspective
  • ECO 252 Economic Development
  • ECO 353 International Trade
  • ECO 354 International Finance
  • GEO 251 Economic Geography
  • LIN 221 Sociolinguistics

The minor must be planned in consultation with the director of the program.

 

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Major / Concentration: 

Latin American / Latino Studies

The Department of Latin American Studies responds to the increased interest in the societies of the region and to the need to understand the complexity of their history, political and economic systems, social structures, and literary and artistic expression. The history of the Latin American nations and the development of their distinctive identities developed since pre-Columbian times through colonization, the struggle for independence, and the establishment of modern democracies offer a challenging range of areas to explore. The presence of Latin America within the United States in the Latino communities gives another dimension to the study.

  • Students are strongly advised to study junior year abroad in a Latin American country.
  • The program fosters multiple opportunities for multiculturalism and diversity.
  • An appreciation and understanding of Latin American/Latino culture and history gives students an advantage in any profession, particularly international business.
  •  Helps to prepare students for the ever growing diverse work force.
  • Provides and supports experiential learning opportunities in our local Worcester community
  • Courses are typically interdisciplinary.

Career Fields

  • Business
  • Community Services
  • Government
  • International Relations
  • Media
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