Latin American and Latino Studies (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 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)
Department: Interdisciplinary and Public Comparative Humanities
Academic Plan Code(s): LSLAMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LALS 310 | Introduction to Latin American Studies - D2, SB | 3 |
| LALS 311 | Introduction to U.S. Latino Studies - D1, SB | 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 | |
| Special Topics in Art History - WR 1 | ||
| Mexican Art and Architecture | ||
| Special Topics - WR 1 | ||
| Pan-African Art: Form and Content | ||
| Minority Traditions in American Literature - AH, D1 | ||
| Women and Global Literature - AH, D2 | ||
| Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature - CUE | ||
| Women's Personal Narratives - CUE | ||
| Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR 1 | ||
| African-American Religion - AH, D1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
POLS 330 | ||
| The United Nations and International Organization - WR | ||
| International Law - WR | ||
| Politics of European Integration and Foreign Policy | ||
| Comparative Political Development in Latin America - D2, SB | ||
| 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 - D1, SB | ||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
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.
