Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Minor

Kristin Wylie, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-5307
Email: wyliekn@jmu.edu

Becca Howes-Mischel, Adviser
Phone: (540) 568-6171
Email: howesmre@jmu.edu

This cross disciplinary minor helps students to acquire a deeper understanding of the histories, politics and cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean and Latinx communities in the U.S. The minor consists of 18 approved credit hours. Participants in the minor are strongly encouraged to pursue course work in foreign languages including Spanish, Portuguese and French, as well as to explore the possibility of studying in a Latin American or Caribbean country for a semester or summer session.

Courses

Students must select courses in at least three different disciplines, with no more than nine credits in any discipline (e.g., ANTH, HIST). Other special topics classes may be accepted via course directive. Consult the adviser for more information.

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
LAXC 300. Topics in Latinx Studies Credits: 3.00 ²
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 ³
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3.00 ³
ANTH 436. Afro-Latin America Credits: 3.00
ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 ³
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
EDUC 310. Teaching in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.00
ENG 360. Introduction to Ethnic American Literature Credits: 3.00 ³
ENG 367. Latinx Literature Credits: 3.00
GEOG 339. Geography of the Caribbean Credits: 3.00
GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum Credits: 3.00 ³
HIST 302. Plazas, Protests and Processions: An Urban History of the Americas Credits: 3.00
HIST 307. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade 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 ³
HIST 368. Blurred Borders: A Cultural History of the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States Credits: 3.00
HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar Credits: 3.00 ³
HIST 390. Special Studies in History Credits: 3.00 ³
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 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 ³
HON 200. Special Topics in Honors Credits: 1.00 - 6.00 ³
HON 300. Advanced Special Topics in Honors Credits: 1.00 - 6.00 ³
HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 ¹
JUST 352. Global Migration Credits: 3.00
LAXC 299. Internship in Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Credits: 1.00-3.00
LAXC 300. Topics in Latinx Studies Credits: 3.00 ²
LAXC 375. Latina/o/x Politics: Origins and Futures Credits: 3.00
or
POSC 375. Latina/o/x Politics: Origins and Futures Credits: 3.00
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 366. Introduction to the Politics of Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3.00
POSC 371. Topics in Comparative Politics Credits: 3.00 ³
POSC 376. Introduction to Black Politics Credits: 3.00
POSC 377. Global Black Feminist Politics: On Power, Resistance and Transformation Credits: 3.00
POSC 378. Borderlands Policy: Latina/o/x Politics in Context Credits: 3.00
POSC 397. The Politics of International Economic Relations Credits: 3.00
REL 324. Latinx and Latin American Christianity Credits: 3.00
REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00 ³
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 ³
SPAN 308. Latin American Cultures Credits: 3.00
SPAN 321. Oral and Written Communication (for Heritage Speakers) Credits: 3.00
SPAN 365. Spanish for Medical Professionals I Credits: 3.00
SPAN 375. Spanish for Medical Professionals II 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 ³
SPAN 447. Special Topics in Spanish Culture Credits: 3.00 ³
SPAN 465. Cinema and Literature Credits: 3.00 ³
SPAN 476. Culture and Medicine in Latin America 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 ³
SPAN 492. Latinx Community Practicum Credits: 3.00

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Footnotes

¹ HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Must be one of the following topics to count toward the core requirement: Latin American Cultures or Introduction to Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies. Other sections (e.g., Brazilian Culture) may count as an elective. HUM 252 counts as a history course unless taught by faculty from another discipline. Consult the LAXC adviser with questions.

²LAXC special topics course. Can be repeated once for credit if the topic changes. Only one will count toward the core requirement; the second will count toward required electives.

³ 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 adviser for approval.