Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Minor

Allison Fagan, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-6170
Email: faganae@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/lacs

This cross disciplinary minor helps students to acquire a deeper understanding of Latin America, the Caribbean and Latinos in the U.S. All minors must attain proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or French at or above the intermediate level (SPAN 232 /PORT 232 /FR 232 or equivalent). In addition to the language requirement, the minor consists of 18 approved credit hours. Students must select courses in at least three different disciplines. Participants in the minor are encouraged to explore the possibility of studying in a Latin American or Caribbean country for a semester or summer session. See the website for changes in required courses.

Courses

Students may take no more than nine credits (3 courses) in any discipline (i.e., ANTH, HIST).

Complete two courses from among the following: 6 Credit Hours

ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean 3.00
HIST 313. The History of Latinos in the United States 3.00
HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] 3.00 ¹
POSC 350. Latin American Politics 3.00
SPAN 308. Latin American Civilization 3.00

Complete four additional courses from among the following: 12 Credit Hours

ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean 3.00
ANTH 325. Aztec, Maya & Their Predecessors 3.00
ANTH 364. U.S./Latin American Borders 3.00
ANTH 389. Ethnographic Experience in Dominica 3.00
ANTH 391. Study Abroad 1.00 - 6.00 ²
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology 3.00 ²
ANTH 436. Afro-Latin America 3.00
or
HIST 436**. Afro-Latin America 3.00
ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology 1.00 - 3.00 ²
ARTH 484. Art of the Americas 3.00
ECON 270. International Economics 3.00
ECON 312. Comparative Economic Systems 3.00
ECON 365. Economic Development 3.00
ECON 372. International Finance and Payments 3.00
ECON 490. Special Studies in Economics 1.00 - 3.00 ²
ENG 360. Introduction to Ethnic American Literature 3.00
²
GEOG 339. Geography of the Caribbean 3.00
GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum 3.00 ²
HIST 302**. Latin American Urban History 3.00
HIST 313. The History of Latinos in the United States 3.00
HIST 341. Selected Themes in World History 3.00 ²
HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar 3.00 ²
HIST 395. History Seminar 3.00 ²
HIST 399. Special Studies in History 3.00 ²
HIST 437**. Latin America and Latin Americans through Film: Focus on the Twentieth Century 3.00
HIST 444**. Revolution and Social Change in Latin America 3.00
HIST 445**. A Cultural History of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States 3.00
HIST 447**. South America 3.00
HIST 448**. Gender in Latin America and the Iberian World 3.00
HIST 489. Selected Topics in World History 3.00 ²
HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] 3.00 ³
LACS 490. Independent Study in Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies 3.00
LACS 495. Special Topics in Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies 3.00
POSC 350. Latin American Politics 3.00
POSC 371. Topics in Comparative Politics 3.00 ²
POSC 397. The Politics of International Economic Relations 3.00
REL 380. Contemporary Theologies 3.00
REL 450. Religion and Society 3.00
SOCI 318. Sociology of Immigration 3.00
SOCI 391. Study Abroad 1.00 - 6.00 ²
SOCI 490. Independent Study in Sociology 1.00 - 3.00 ²
SPAN 308. Latin American Civilization 3.00
SPAN 321. Oral and Written Communication (for Heritage Speakers) 3.00
SPAN 385. Latin American Drama and Short Stories 3.00
SPAN 395. Latin American Poetry of the 20th Century 3.00
SPAN 401. Hispanic/Latinx Cinema for Spanish Conversation 3.00
SPAN 415. The Spanish-American Novel 3.00
SPAN 446. Special Topics in Spanish Literature 3.00
SPAN 465. Cinema and Literature 3.00
SPAN 485. Business and Society in Latin America 3.00
SPAN 490. Special Studies in Spanish 1.00 - 3.00
SPAN 492. Latinx Community Practicum 3.00

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Footnotes

¹ HUM 252 is typically offered in several sections each semester; many of these sections do not focus on Latin America. Students must take the version focused on Latin America for HUM 252 to count as part of the Latin American studies minor. HUM 252 counts as a history course unless taught by faculty from another discipline.

² Special topics or special studies course. It may count for the minor, but only if it deals with Latin America or the Caribbean. Contact the coordinator for approval.

³ Must be one of the following topics: Latin American Cultures or Brazilian Culture.