Latin American Studies Major
Program Details
Program Overview
This major gives you an in-depth understanding of the diverse and complex experiences of Latin American communities. Through the study and research of the history, language, art, cultural, and political and socio-economic realities of this region, you will develop valuable skills in today’s global society, including an appreciation of cultures and worldviews, effective communication, information literacy and critical-thinking skills.
Program Concentrations
This program is made up of the following concentrations. Learn more about concentrations.Concentration Overview
Students who complete this concentration will gain the language skills, cultural understanding, and intellectual abilities to communicate effectively in Spanish in a variety of settings.
Concentration Overview
This concentration is interdisciplinary in nature. Strategies to do research, communicate information effectively in Spanish, and to think critically in an ever changing, more connected world will be developed through the study of the rich and diverse history, civilization, literary and cultural products of Latin American communities and Latinos in the United States.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentrations on this page are required for this program. Additional courses or concentrations may need to be added to meet program or credit requirements.
Program Coursework
- Nutrition and Culture
- Black and Latinx Identities in Pop Culture
- Latinos in the U.S.
- Spanish Civilization
- Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
- Latin American Civilization
- Spanish Immersion Experience
- Counter Kulture: Expressions of Identity and Resistance
- El Sur, Salsa, Latin@s and More
- Survey of Peninsular Spanish Literature
- Survey of Latin American Literature
- Introduction to Interpretation and Translation: Theory, Practice, and Ethics
- Ethics and Cultural Competency in Interpretation and Translation
- Business and Legal Spanish Interpretation and Translation
- Interpretation for Health Care
- Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
- Translation Workshop
- Nutrition and Culture
- Black and Latinx Identities in Pop Culture
- Latinos in the U.S.
- Spanish Civilization
- Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
- Latin American Civilization
- Spanish Immersion Experience
- Counter Kulture: Expressions of Identity and Resistance
- El Sur, Salsa, Latin@s and More
- Survey of Peninsular Spanish Literature
- Survey of Latin American Literature
- Introduction to Interpretation and Translation: Theory, Practice, and Ethics
- Ethics and Cultural Competency in Interpretation and Translation
- Business and Legal Spanish Interpretation and Translation
- Interpretation for Health Care
- Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
- Translation Workshop
- Advanced Intermediate Spanish
- Spanish Composition and Conversation I
- Spanish Composition and Conversation II
- El Sur, Salsa, Latin@s and More
- Latin American Civilization
- Counter Kulture: Expressions of Identity and Resistance
- Survey of Latin American Literature
- Current Topics
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
LEADERSHIP: 4 credits
- Freshman Seminar (1 cr.)
- Spiritual & Ethical Literacy (3 cr.)
- Personal Branding Communication (3 cr.)
- Writing for the 21st Century (3 cr.)*
- Quantitative Problem Solving (3 cr.)*
- Language & Culture (3 cr.)
CORE LITERACIES: 15 credits – Choose one (1) course from each broad theme. Course options can be found in the course catalog or on the academic advising page. Broad themes are:
- Narratives of Identity (3 cr.)
- Science, Environment & Culture (3 cr.)
- Social Tensions (3 cr.)
- The American Experience (3 cr.)
- Approving the Better Things (3 cr.)
Professional Core
Culminating Experience
- Pre-Internship
- Internship
- Capstone
Contact admissions or the program faculty with questions about this program.
Marilyn Jones
Chair - Humanities|Faculty - Foreign Language
