The Latin American Studies minor contains two tracks: Basic Track (for students not completing a B.A. in Spanish): 24 credit hours 12 hours of Spanish language (introductory and intermediate levels) 6 credit hours of Latin American history 6 credit hours to be selected from various disciplines (English, Earth System Science, History, Political Science, and Sociology) OR 6 credit hours of advanced Spanish language and study abroad. Advanced Track (for students simultaneously working on a B.A. in Spanish or a Spanish minor): 21 credit hours 6 credit hours of Latin American history 15 credit hours from various disciplines (English, Earth System Science, History, Political Science, and Sociology) OR pursue study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country Course Requirements1 Basic Track (for non-Spanish majors) 24 credits Advanced Track (for Spanish majors and minors) 21 credits Required Spanish language WLC 101S - Introductory Spanish I WLC 102S - Introductory Spanish II WLC 201S - Intermediate Spanish I WLC 202S - Intermediate Spanish II 12 credits Included in major Required History Courses2 HY 381 - Colonial Latin America HY 382 - Modern Latin America 6 credits HY 381 - Colonial Latin America HY 382 - Modern Latin America 6 credits Electives CHOOSE TWO: AHS 103 - Non-Western Traditions EH 439 - Ethnic American Novel ESS 210/ARH 306 - Collapse of Civilizations ESS 307 - Environmental Archeology HY 383 - Food and World History HY 473 - U.S.-Latin American Relations HY 483 - Women and Gender in Latin America HY 484 - Latin American History Through Film PSC 440 - Regional Studies/Latin America SOC 105 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology SOC 415 - Sociology of Globalization OR CHOOSE BOTH (MUST TAKE BOTH): WLC 301S - Spanish Conversation WLC 499S - Advanced Spanish (Conversation/Study Abroad) 6 credits CHOOSE FIVE: AHS 103 - Non-Western Traditions EH 439 - Ethnic American Novel ESS 210/ARH 306 - Collapse of Civilizations ESS 307 - Environmental Archeology HY 383 - Food and World History HY 473 - U.S.-Latin American Relations HY 483 - Women and Gender in Latin America HY 484 - Latin American History Through Film PSC 440 - Regional Studies/Latin America SOC 105 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology SOC 415 - Sociology of Globalization WLC 499S - Advanced Spanish Conversation/Study Abroad 15 credits Total Credits 24 credits 21 credits 1 Additional courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 2 Only two History classes will double count for the History major and the Latin American Studies minor. Sample four-year pathway for Latin American Studies Minor Student, Basic Track (non-Spanish major) Fall Spring Year 1 WLC l0lS (Introductory Spanish I) WLC 102S (Introductory Spanish II) Year 2 WLC 201S (Intermediate Spanish I) WLC 202S (Intermediate Spanish II) Year 3 HY 381 (Colonial Latin America) HY 382 (Modern Latin America) Year 4 One of the following: ESS 210 (Collapse of Civilizations) ESS 307 (Environmental Archeology) HY 484 (Latin American History Through Film) PSC 440 (Regional Studies: Latin America) SOC 415 (Sociology of Globalization) WLC 301S (Spanish Conversation) One of the following: HY 483 (Women and Gender in Latin America) EH 439 (Ethnic American Novel) SOC 415 (Sociology of Globalization) ARH 103 (Non-Western Traditions) WLC 499 (Advanced Spanish Conversation) Sample four-year pathway for Latin American Studies Minor Student, Advanced Track (Spanish major and minor) Fall Spring Year 1 WLC 101S (Introductory Spanish I) WLC 102S (Introductory Spanish II) Year 2 WLC 201S (Intermediate Spanish I) WLC 202S (Intermediate Spanish II) WLC 204 (International Cinema) Year 3 WLC 301S (Spanish Conversation) WLC 302S (Spanish Composition) HY 381 (Colonial Latin America) WLC 303S (Spanish for Life & Professions) WLC 304S (Hispanic Culture) HY 382 (Modern Latin America) Year 4 WLC 305S (Introduction to Hispanic Literature) WLC 404S (Seminar in Hispanic Literature) WLC 410 (International Internship) Five of the following in either Fall or Spring of Year 4 ESS 210 (Collapse of Civilizations) ESS 307 (Environmental Archeology) HY 484 (Latin American History Through Film) PSC 440 (Regional Studies: Latin America) SOC 415 (Sociology of Globalization) HY 483 (Women and Gender in Latin America) EH 439 (Ethnic American Novel) SOC 415 (Sociology of Globalization) ARH 103 (Non-Western Traditions)
