Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
Latin America is a region of critical importance to the United States. Students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of Latin America, as well as its cultural, political, and economic connections to California. This knowledge is increasingly important for a broad range of careers, including education, health, government, business, agriculture, tourism, and trade. The minor also promotes critical thinking skills and enhances the appreciation of diversity as students confront issues relevant to Latin America and US-Latin America relations.
Program Learning Objectives
- Learn about the diverse patterns of people, environments, and countries of Latin America.
- Recognize and understand the global importance of Latin America and the contributions to knowledge and civilization made by the people of the region.
- Critically examine the cultural, political, and economic linkages between Latin America and the United States.
- Identify ways to interact with people from Latin American countries in ways that validate their cultural norms and experiences.
- Prepare students to study, travel, or work productively in Latin America.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| GEOG 3370 | Geography of Latin America | 3 |
| SPAN 2201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| Select from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Indigenous South Americans | ||
| Geography of the Caribbean | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Politics of Developing Areas | ||
| Humanities in World Cultures | ||
| Critical Issues in Latin American Studies | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Humanities in Chicanx/Latinx Cultures | ||
| Approved Electives | ||
| Select from the following: 1 | 5-6 | |
| Indigenous South Americans | ||
| Latina/o/x Popular Culture | ||
| Introduction to Latina/o/x Studies | ||
| Chicana/o/x Non-Fiction Literature | ||
| Latina/o/x Literature of the United States | ||
| Chicana/o/x Literature | ||
| Latina/o/x Poetry | ||
| Chicana/o/x Film | ||
| Geography of the Caribbean | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Questions and Issues in Latin American History | ||
| Politics of Developing Areas | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Spanish for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Intermediate Spanish Language and Cultures I Study Abroad | ||
| Intermediate Spanish Language and Cultures II Study Abroad | ||
| Advanced Writing in Spanish | ||
| Spanish Conversation, Composition, and Advocacy | ||
| Introduction to English-Spanish Translation | ||
| Literary Works in Spanish | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Film | ||
| Chicanx/Latinx Works in Spanish | ||
| Hispanic Literature in English Translation | ||
| Chicanx/Latinx Works in English | ||
| Spanish for the Professions | ||
| Advanced Spanish Applied Linguistics | ||
| Advanced Literary Studies in Spanish | ||
| Humanities in World Cultures | ||
| Humanities in Chicanx/Latinx Cultures | ||
| Critical Issues in Latin American Studies | ||
Select any course that was not taken to satisfy a requirement listed above | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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A minimum of 3 units must be taken at the 3000-4000 level.