Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies Concentration is a Regional Studies Concentration. Students pursuing these concentrations will focus their study in a particular geographical and cultural region. Attention will be devoted to exploring a region's unique history, institutions, assumptions and practices. Students selecting this concentration will be expected to complete a language requirement linked to their particular region of study.

The requirements for a major in global studies with a Latin American studies concentration are 32 credits plus the language requirement:
  • GS 117 - Systems, Policies and Institutions: An Introduction to Global Studies, 4 credits
  • GS 118 - Culture, Identity and Dialogue: An Introduction to Global Studies, 4 credits
  • GS 210, HISP 210 - Introduction to Latin American Studies, 4 credits
  • HISP 311 - U.S.-Latin America Relations, 4 credits
  • HIST 320 - Latin American History, 4 credits
  • 8 additional credits from the following:
    - ART 373 - Pre-Columbian Art, 2 credits
    - SPAN 250 - Pre-May Seminar to Latin America, 2 credits
    - SPAN 300 - May Seminar to Latin America, 4 credits
    - SPAN 331 - Business Spanish, 4 credits
    - SPAN 351 - Contemporary Latin American Culture, 2 credits
    - SPAN 361 - Latin American Views, 2 credits
    - SPAN 363 - Mexican Culture, 2 credits
    - SPAN 412 - Contemporary Spanish-American Narrative, 4 credits
    - SPAN 413 - Topics in Latin American Literature, 2 credits
  • GS 410 - Global Studies Senior Seminar, 4 credits

Language Requirement:

Students must demonstrate competence in Spanish. Competence may be proven with a grade of B or better in SPAN 321 - Advanced Conversation and Composition or a higher course. Native speakers of Spanish who have had extensive experience in the language should consult with a Latin American studies member of the faculty.

Recommended Study Abroad Options:

  • Universidad de las Américas, Mexico City, Mexico, International Business
  • Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
  • Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

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