The interdisciplinary minor in Latin American studies consists of 18 credits, of which 9 must be at the 300 level or above, completed with a grade of C or better. The required courses are 01: 590:201 Introduction to Latin American Civilization and Culture, 01:508:262 Modern Latin America, 01:836:301 Hispanic Communities in the United States, and 01:790:312 Change in Latin America. The minor must include at least 6 credits from two of the following three areas: history, social sciences, and Spanish-American or Brazilian literature not in translation. Minors also must demonstrate language proficiency in Spanish equivalent to 01:940:325 or above or in Portuguese equivalent to 01: 810:201 or 203 or above. Course selections for the minor must be approved by the program director or a program adviser.
