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 Latinxs in the U.S. The minor consists of 18 approved credit hours. Students must select courses in at least three different disciplines. Participants in the minor are strongly encouraged to pursue course work in foreign languages including Spanish, French and Portuguese as well as 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 Credits: 3.00
HIST 313. The History of Latinos in the United States Credits: 3.00
HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 ¹
POSC 350. Latin American Politics Credits: 3.00
SPAN 308. Latin American Cultures Credits: 3.00

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

ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean Credits: 3.00
ANTH 325. Aztec, Maya and Their Predecessors Credits: 3.00
ANTH 364. U.S./Latin American Borders Credits: 3.00
ANTH 389. Ethnographic Experience in Dominica Credits: 3.00
ANTH 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00 ²
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3.00 ²
ANTH 436. Afro-Latin America Credits: 3.00
ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 ²
ARTH 484. Art of the Americas Credits: 3.00
ECON 270. International Economics Credits: 3.00
ECON 312. Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3.00
ECON 365. Economic Development Credits: 3.00
ECON 372. International Finance and Payments Credits: 3.00
ECON 490. Special Studies in Economics Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 ²
EDUC 310. Teaching in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.00
ENG 360. Introduction to Ethnic American Literature Credits: 3.00 ²
GEOG 339. Geography of the Caribbean Credits: 3.00
GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum Credits: 3.00 ²
HIST 302. Latin American Urban History Credits: 3.00
HIST 313. The History of Latinos in the United States Credits: 3.00
HIST 341. Selected Themes in World History Credits: 3.00 ²
HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar Credits: 3.00 ²
HIST 395. History Seminar Credits: 3.00 ²
HIST 399. Special Studies in History Credits: 3.00 ²
HIST 436. Afro-Latin America Credits: 3.00
HIST 437. Latin America and Latin Americans through Film: Focus on the Twentieth Century Credits: 3.00
HIST 444. Revolution and Social Change in Latin America Credits: 3.00
HIST 445. A Cultural History of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States Credits: 3.00
HIST 447. South America Credits: 3.00
HIST 448. Gender in Latin America and the Iberian World Credits: 3.00
HIST 489. Selected Topics in World History Credits: 3.00 ²
HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 ³
LAXC 490. Independent Study in Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Credits: 3.00
LAXC 495. Special Topics in Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Credits: 3.00
POSC 350. Latin American Politics Credits: 3.00
POSC 371. Topics in Comparative Politics Credits: 3.00 ²
POSC 397. The Politics of International Economic Relations Credits: 3.00
REL 380. Contemporary Theologies Credits: 3.00
REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00
SOCI 318. Sociology of Immigration Credits: 3.00
SOCI 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
SOCI 490. Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
SPAN 308. Latin American Cultures Credits: 3.00
SPAN 321. Oral and Written Communication (for Heritage Speakers) Credits: 3.00
SPAN 365. Medical Spanish Credits: 3.00
SPAN 385. Latin American Short Story Credits: 3.00
SPAN 395. Latin American Poetry Credits: 3.00
SPAN 401. Hispanic/Latinx Cinema for Spanish Conversation Credits: 3.00
SPAN 404. Spanish in the United States Credits: 3.00
SPAN 415. Latin American Novel Credits: 3.00
SPAN 446. Special Topics in Spanish Literature Credits: 3.00
SPAN 447. Special Topics in Spanish Culture Credits: 3.00
SPAN 465. Cinema and Literature Credits: 3.00
SPAN 475. Advanced Medical Spanish Credits: 3.00
SPAN 485. Business and Society in Latin America Credits: 3.00
SPAN 490. Special Studies in Spanish Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 ²
SPAN 492. Latinx Community Practicum Credits: 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.