Latin American and Latina/o Studies / Minor
Program: LATN
Minor Credit Hours: 21
The Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies minor includes courses from a variety of disciplines, such as sociology, history, Spanish, literature, philosophy, psychology, communications, political science, and social work. The minor provides an analysis of the histories, politics, cultures, and societies of both the region of Latin America and the Latina/o communities in the US. It seeks to stimulate and facilitate inquiry, research, and outreach activities related to these areas and their cultural traditions. The minor provides a framework for understanding Latina/o history and culture and contemporary triumphs and struggles of Latinos. The rich traditions, cultural expressions, and historical experiences of Latinos are explored. For further information about the Latin American and Latina/o Studies at Lewis University, consult the Program Director or the Chair of the Sociology Department.
Minors choose an additional 9 credit hours from the list of electives, but others may be chosen in consultation with the program director.
Minor Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| POLS 33500 | Latin American Politics | 3 |
| SOCI 29000 | Diversity and Social Justice | 3 |
| SOCI 39000 | Capstone in Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 31500 | Sociology of Latinas/os in the United States | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| See courses listed in A and B below. Independent Study, Workshops, and Topics courses must focus on Latina/Latino history and culture in order to apply to the minor. Other courses not listed below may also apply with the consent of the Director of Latin American and Latina/o Studies. | 9 | |
A. Courses offering full coverage of Latin American heritage and issues. Select 6 to 9 credits from this list: 1 | ||
| World Authors | ||
| Ethnic and Immigrant Literatures | ||
| Latin American and Caribbean History: Ancient Times to the Present | ||
| History of Modern Revolutions: 1789 to the Present | ||
| Topics in History | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Sociology of Latinas/os in the United States | ||
| First Year Spanish 1 | ||
| First-Year Spanish 2 | ||
| U.S.-Latino Literature | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| American Authors | ||
| World/Ethnic Film | ||
| Seminar in U.S. Authors | ||
HIST 29000 | Topics in History | |
| U.S.-Mexico Relations | ||
| Topics in Sociology | ||
SOCI 20000-Level | Topics in Sociology | |
SOCI 40000-Level | Special Topics in Sociology | |
THEO 42000 | Special Topics | |
B. Courses offering partial coverage of Latin American heritage and issues. Select 0 to 3 semester hours from this list: | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Philosophical Issues in Race and Gender | ||
| Global Christianity | ||
| Theologies of Liberation | ||
| Topics in Psychology | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Cultural Humility and Social Power | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| Immigration, Ethnicity, and Race in American History | ||
| Social Inequalities | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- 1
Up to six hours of Spanish language courses beyond first year may be substituted for First-Year Spanish 1 and 2.
The upper-division course requirements are fulfilled through the completion of SOCI 31500 Sociology of Latinas/os in the United States, POLS 33500 Latin American Politics , and SOCI 39000 Capstone in Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies.
Nine hours of this minor (including 2 upper-division courses and one additional course) may not apply to any other minor or a major at Lewis University.