Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American Studies
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American Studies
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies offers an interdisciplinary minor for students majoring in another discipline. The minor in Latin American Studies consists of a total of 21 credit hours selected from offerings by the Center and various departments. This program must be approved by the Associate Director.
The minor is for those students who wish to concentrate their work in a specific discipline yet maintain a Latin American focus in their coursework. For students completing a major sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the department or unit sponsoring the student's major must approve the minor.
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two courses in a Latin American language (Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua or other Native American language indigenous to Middle or South America) beyond the level specified by the LAS language requirement, or the equivalent as demonstrated by special examination. At the end of their language study, all students are urged to take an oral proficiency test based on ACTFL guidelines. | 5-6 | |
| Courses drawn from the Latin American Studies curriculum. The curriculum normally consists of courses with 50 percent or more Latin American content and is defined according to a list maintained and regularly updated by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Courses include: | 15-16 | |
| Que Pasa in Latin America? Cultures, Histories and Politics South of the Rio Grande | ||
No more than 6 hours chosen from a single department | ||
Six hours of 300- to 400-level course offerings | ||
No more than 6 hours of literature | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American Studies
Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Latin American Studies Faculty
szremski@illinois.edu
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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