Academic Catalog
College of Arts and Letters2014-2015
Latin American Studies Program
Latin American Studies, Minor
Learn, study, travel and experience art, music, language, history, and politics of Latin America. Students examine important traditional topics related to culture, ideology, and power in the individual countries of the region and develop their own specific areas of expertise. This minor encourages creative thinking and prioritizes experiential learning as the rich cultural diversity of Latin America is explored. Spanish language facility is encouraged but not required for this plan.
Careers
What Can I Do with a Minor In Latin American Studies?
This minor provides students with a broad picture of the Latin American region through course work in anthropology, Chicano/Latino studies, comparative literature, economics, geography, history, humanities, political science, religious studies, Spanish, and women’s studies. It is an excellent complement to a major in one of these areas.
University Requirements
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A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 21 |
| Foreign Language | Recommended |
Details
Minor Requirements
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Take the following 21 units:
Select from the following, in at least three different disciplines (21 units):Select from the following, in at least three different disciplines (21 units):
- ANT 303
- ES 160, ES 204
- GSP 240
- HIS 280, HIS 281, HIS 380, HIS 381, HIS 382, HIS 396, HIS 481, HIS 483
- HUM 281, HUM 381
- POS 366
- SPA 321, SPA 322, SPA 351, SPA 352, SPA 353, SPA 405, SPA 406, SPA 451C, SPA 452C
If you take this minor, we strongly recommend that you select electives in the Spanish language because linguistic familiarity is essential to a useful appreciation of the Latin American region. If you must meet a language requirement for your bachelor's degree, you must fulfill that requirement in Spanish.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
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