Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor

Tomás Regalado-López, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-6946
Email: regalatx@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

Complete two courses from among the following: 6 Credit Hours

ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean 3.00 (C).
GEOG 337. Geography of Latin America 3.00
HUM 252. Global Cultures 3.00 ¹
POSC 350. Latin American Politics 3.00
SPAN 308. Lat Amer 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 (C).
ANTH 325. Aztec/Maya & Predeces 3.00 (A)
ANTH 364. U.S./Latin American Borders 3.00 (C)
ANTH 391. Study Abroad 1.00 - 6.00 (May be A, B, C, F) ²
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology 3.00 (May be A,B, or C) ²
ANTH 436. Afro-Latin America 3.00 (C)
or
HIST 436**. Afro-Latin America 3.00
ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology 1.00 - 3.00 (May be A, B or C) 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 434. Advanced Studies in Latin American Literature in Translation 3.00
ENG 439. Advanced Studies in Major Authors of Literature in Spanish in Translation 3.00
GEOG 337. Geography of Latin America 3.00
GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum 3.00 ²
HUM 252. Global Cultures 3.00 ¹
HIST 302**. Latin American Urban History 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
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 391. Study Abroad 1.00 - 6.00 ²
SOCI 490. Independent Study in Sociology 1.00 - 3.00 ²
SPAN 300. Grammar and Communication 3.00
SPAN 308. Lat Amer Civilization 3.00
SPAN 320. Oral and Written Communication 3.00
SPAN 330. Business Spanish 3.00
SPAN 385. Lat Amer Drama/Short St 3.00
SPAN 395. Latin American Poetry of the 20th Century 3.00
SPAN 408. Aspects of Latin American Civilization 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 490. Special Studies in Spanish 1.00 - 3.00

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.

Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor

Courses

Complete two courses from among the following: 6 Credit Hours

Complete four additional courses from among the following: 12 credit hours

Footnotes

Total: 18 Credit Hours