Latin American Studies, Minor

Mario Morera, coordinator

Dugas Liberal Arts North, Room 254

Phone: (936) 468-1392

Email: morerajima@sfasu.edu

Web: https://www.sfasu.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-applied-arts/languages-cultures-communication

Objectives

The minor in Latin-American studies allows students to become acquainted with Latin America through a variety of disciplines. This unique view will enable them to understand how the countries in this region have both strong similarities and striking differences. SFA’s program in Latin-American studies combines several academic disciplines, including art, government, history, literature, languages, and cultural studies. By combining complementary approaches to important issues, LAMS provides students with the skills necessary to approach Latin-American topics from the broadest possible perspecitve and comprehend today’s complex issues.

Minor in Latin American Studies

Required Courses

Three hours from:

LAMS 3300 - Introduction to Latin-American Studies Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

LAMS 3315 - Culture and Tradition in Latin America Credit(s): 3
LAMS 4320 - US Latino Studies Credit(s): 3
LAMS 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies in Latin American Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
LAMS 4350 - Capstone Seminar in Latin American Studies Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses:

Twelve hours form the list below:

No more than six hours can be taken from any one discipline. All substitutions for required and elective courses must be approved by the director of the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Communication

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ANTH 3383 - Box Office Archaeology Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4308 - Mexican Art History Credit(s): 3
ANTH 4373 - Chocolate Credit(s): 3
HIST 3332 - History of Latin America Credit(s): 3
HIST 3333 - History of Mexico Credit(s): 3
HIST 3334 - U.S.-Mexico Borderlands Credit(s): 3
LAMS 3315 - Culture and Tradition in Latin America Credit(s): 3
LAMS 4320 - US Latino Studies Credit(s): 3
LAMS 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies in Latin American Studies Credit(s): 1 to 3
LAMS 4350 - Capstone Seminar in Latin American Studies Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2350 - Intermediate Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish Credit(s): 3 to 6
SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics Credit(s): 3
SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America Credit(s): 3

Total Hours: 18

Six hours of advanced coursework must be taken in the minor at SFA for the residency requirement.