Latin American and Latino Studies (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Academic Plan Code(s): LSLAMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LALS 310 | Introduction to Latin American Studies - D2, SB | 3 |
| LALS 311 | Introduction to Latino Studies - SB, D1 | 3 |
| LALS 400 | Latin American and Latino Studies Internship - CUE, WR | 3 |
| Spanish or Portuguese course at the 200 level or above | 3 | |
| Select one course in a Humanities area from the following: | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Art History 1 | ||
| Mexican Art and Architecture | ||
| Special Topics 1 | ||
| Pan-African Art: Form and Content | ||
| Minority Traditions in American Literature - AH, D1 | ||
| Women and Global Literature - D2, AH | ||
| Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature - CUE | ||
| Women's Personal Narratives - CUE | ||
| Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR 1 | ||
| African-American Religion - D1, AH | ||
| Culture of Iberia-Latin America | ||
| Native American Cultures | ||
| Selected Topics 1 | ||
| Exploring Latin America - AH, D2 | ||
| Panamanian Culture - D2, SB | ||
| Special Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Cultures of Latin America - AH, D2 | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics 1 | ||
| Foundations of Latin American Nations and Identities | ||
| Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Latin America | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Latin American Literature: Colonial Period through 19th Century | ||
| Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre | ||
| Spanish-American Poetry | ||
| Spanish-American Narrative | ||
| Hispanic Culture through Film and Media | ||
| Special Topics 1 | ||
| Cultural Diversity in Performance - AH, D1 | ||
| Theatre of the African World - AH, D2 | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Select one course in Social Sciences from the following: | 3 | |
| The Anthropology of Latin America - D2, SB | ||
| Globalizing Inequalities - WR | ||
| Anthropology of Refugees | ||
| Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Advanced Intercultural Communication - CUE, WR | ||
| Special Topics in Communication Studies 1 | ||
| Urbanism in the Global South: Cities and Space | ||
| Studies in History | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Latin America, 1820 to Present | ||
| Women in Latin American History | ||
| Advanced Studies in History | ||
| Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR 1 | ||
| Honors Seminar in Social Sciences - WR 1 | ||
| Social Sciences Special Topics in Latino Studies | ||
| Social Science Special Topics in Latin American Studies | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Caribbean Studies - D2, SB | ||
| Survey of Brazilian Music | ||
| Survey of American Diversity - SB, D1 | ||
| Language, Protest and Identity | ||
| Slave Trade and Slavery | ||
| African Languages in the Diaspora | ||
| African Diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR | ||
| History of the Caribbean | ||
| The Black Atlantic | ||
| Advanced Topics in Afro-American and African Studies | ||
| Slave Trade and Slavery in the African World | ||
| The History and Popular Culture of the African Diaspora | ||
| Black Women's Voices - WR | ||
| Language, Race, Class and Gender | ||
| Pan-African Art: Form and Content | ||
| Race, Law and Politics - D1, SB | ||
| International Relations | ||
| The United Nations and International Organization - WR | ||
| International Law - WR | ||
| Politics of European Integration and Foreign Policy | ||
| Comparative Political Development in Latin America - SB, D2 | ||
| Latin America in the World | ||
| Law, Diplomacy and Power: The Foreign Relations of the U.S. | ||
| Topics in International Relations | ||
| International Negotiation | ||
| Women in Developing Countries - WR | ||
| Race in the United States - SB, D1 | ||
| Diversity and Inequality | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR | ||
| Social Inequality & Stratification - CUE, WR | ||
| Race and Ethnicity - CUE, WR | ||
| Women in Latin American History | ||
| Faces of Global Poverty - WR | ||
| Community Internship | ||
| Women's Personal Narratives | ||
| Women in Developing Countries - WR | ||
| Topics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Humanities | ||
| Elective with a substantial Latin American content 2 | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
Course substitutions must be approved by the Director of Latin American and Latino Studies program.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
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Special Topics Courses – content varies by semester. Subject to advisor approval.
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The electives may be fulfilled by taking additional c0urses one of the courses listed above.
