Spanish and Latin American Studies Minor

(18 credits)

The Spanish & Latin American Studies minor analyzes and celebrates the diversity and contributions of the Latinx, Hispanic, Chicano, and Spanish communities in the United States and abroad. Students will study contemporary and historical  short stories, poetry, fiction, and films while gaining cultural awareness and near native fluency in the target language. This minor introduces the fundamentals of language, literature, and culture while focusing on original conceptual development, written and spoken communication, and digital literacy tools. This minor supports any student interested in seeking a deeper understanding of one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. creative industries. Although study abroad is not required, it is highly encouraged for all students majoring/minoring in Spanish or Spanish & Latin American Studies.  Courses will be offered in English or Bilingual Format.

To earn the Spanish & Latin American Studies minor, student must complete six courses listed below:

LC 111S - Elementary Spanish I
LC 112S - Elementary Spanish II
LC 190S - Independent Study in Spanish or Latin American Literature
LC 211S - Intermediate Spanish I
LC 212S - Intermediate Spanish II
LC 217S - Human Rights and Religious Witness in Latin America: a Film Course
LC 230S - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
LC 231S - Conversational Spanish
LC 244S - The Cultures and Civilizations of the Spanish Speaking World
LC 247S - Introduction to Hispanic & Latinx Studies
LC 261S - 20th & 21st Century Spanish and Latin American Film
LC 341S - Major Writers of Latin American Literature
LC 343SW - The Short Stories of Borges, Kafka and Poe
LC 354S - Special Topics in Latin American Literature
LC 360S - Issues of Anxiety & Assimilation in Puerto Rican and Nuyorican Literature
LC 390S - Independent Study in Spanish or Latin American Literature
EN 361 - Literature of the Immigrant