The minor compares the multiplicity of cultures and the historical and sociopolitical processes that influence both the Latin American and Latinx experiences while analyzing the connections between these populations.
Learning Objectives
- Apply language skills to examine Latin American societies.
- Analyze Latin American and Latinx cultures.
- Interpret Latin American and Latinx history.
- Compare different patterns of socioeconomic and political development.
Effective Fall 2024
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| L*** French or Spanish language 1 | 6-10 | |
| ETST 261 | Latinx Populations in the U.S. | 3 |
| Latin American Studies Survey Courses | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Latin America Since Independence | ||
| Issues in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Advanced Latin American Culture | ||
| Latin American Politics | ||
| Latin American/Latinx Studies Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: 3 | 9 | |
| Andean Archaeology and Ethnohistory | ||
| Archaeology of Mesoamerica | ||
| Pre-Columbian Art of the Andes | ||
| Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica | ||
| Introduction to Chicano Literature | ||
| Chicanx History and Culture (GT-HI1) | ||
| La Chicana in Society | ||
| Border Crossings--People/Politics/Culture (GT-SS3) | ||
| Contemporary Chicanx Issues | ||
| Caribbean Identities | ||
| The Modern Caribbean | ||
| Latinx Creative Expression | ||
| Latinx Routes to Empowerment | ||
| Chicanx Film and Video | ||
| Geography of Europe and the Americas (GT-SS2) | ||
| U.S.-Mexico Borderlands | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Latin America Since Independence | ||
| Revolutions in Latin America | ||
| Study Abroad--Mexico: History, Community, and Environment in Mexico | ||
| Slavery in the Americas | ||
| Human Rights in the Americas, 1945-1990 | ||
| Study Abroad--Ecuador First Year Seminar : Social and Environmental Justice | ||
| Study Abroad--Mexico: Global Citizenship and Community Engagement | ||
| Approaches to Spanish Literature | ||
| Issues in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Caribbean Culture in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Advanced Latin American Culture | ||
| Colonial Latin American Literature | ||
| Women Writers in the Hispanic World | ||
| Spanish-American Literary Movements and Periods | ||
| Studies in Foreign Film: Latin America | ||
| Seminar-Spanish Language, Literature, Society | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Politics and Society Along Mexican Border | ||
| Comparative Indigenous Politics--Americas | ||
| Latin American Politics | ||
| Politics in Mexico, Central America, Caribbean | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 21-25 | |
- 1
At least two courses (6-10 credits) are required in Spanish or French. Because language proficiency is required for effective research or work in this region, students are STRONGLY URGED to complete language coursework through the 300-level or above. Language courses, including Portuguese, may be taken at CSU or transferred from an accredited institution. Independent study courses may not count toward the language requirement.
- 2
Courses used to fulfill this requirement may not double-count as electives.
- 3
Additional courses having a focus on Latin America or the Caribbean may be used to fulfill program requirements with approval of advisor.