The interdisciplinary major in Latin American studies is intended for students with an interest in the Latin American region and its diaspora. It offers students a range of course choices in a variety of fields in the arts and sciences. The major consists of 30 credits, of which 15 credits must be at the 300 level or above, completed with a grade of C or better. Students must take the core course, Latin America: An Introduction (01:590:101). Required courses are: 3 credits in history (either Colonial Latin America, 01:508:260, or Modern Latin America, 01:508:262); 6 credits in social sciences (any 2 of the following: Anthropology of Latin America, 01:070:223; Geography of Latin America, 01:450:336; Change in Latin America, 01:790:312; and Latinos and Migration, 01:595:298); 6 credits in Spanish-American or Brazilian literature and culture (any course with a Latin American focus in subject codes 940 or 810); and a Seminar in Latin American Studies (01:590:401 or 402). Students must also take 9 credits of elective courses with a Latin American focus, 6 credits of which must be at the 300 level or above; electives may include courses listed above not selected as required courses. Majors must also satisfy the language proficiency requirement by completing either Spanish 215 (or above) OR Portuguese 201 or 203 (or above). Students are encouraged to take a placement exam at the language lab to determine their level of language ability. Course selections for the major must be approved by the program director or an adviser.
