Minor in Latin American Studies
The minor in Latin American Studies (LAS) seeks to introduce students to a better understanding and awareness of the cultures and civilizations of Latin America.
The curriculum of the LAS minor offers students the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge of the region and its languages, to be informed and sensitive to its many resources and needs, and to understand how this region is both affecting other parts of the world and being affected by them.
Requirements
- 18 credit hours taken at Webster University as specified below
- 3 credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above
- All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better
- Language competence (preferably Spanish though other pertinent languages may be considered): four semesters of university language study with a minimum of 12 credit hours, or equivalent to high intermediate according to established Webster foreign language level standards.
Required Courses
| ISTL 1100 Introduction to Latin American Studies, or ILC 2150 Topics in Culture (with appropriate subtitle), or SPAN 3150 Culture & Civilization of the Spanish Speaking World: Latin America |
3 hours |
| ISTL 2450 Twentieth-Century Latin America, or POLT 2550 Politics of Development (with appropriate subtitle), or HIST 2070 Topics in Non-Western History (with appropriate subtitle) |
3 hours |
| Additional courses with substantial Latin American content drawn from the above or from a list of courses (updated on a semester basis) available from the Center for International Education (CIE) or from the coordinator of Latin American Studies. | 12 hours |
List of qualifying courses:
| ENGL 4030 Literature of Latin America | 3 hours |
| FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| ILC 2000 Study Abroad: Intermediate (in appropriate country & appropriate content courses) | 1-8 hours |
| ILC 2150 Topics in Culture (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| ILC 3000 Study Abroad: Advanced Level I | 1-8 hours |
| ILC 4000 Study Abroad: Advanced Level II (in appropriate country & appropriate content courses) | 1-8 hours |
| ILC 4050 Translation (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| ILC 4150 Contemporary Issues (with appropriate subtitle) | 1-3 hours |
| HRTS 3200 Human Rights Area Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| ISTL 1492 Topics in Latin American Studies | 3 hours |
| ISTL 2500 International Field Experience in International Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 1-6 hours |
| ISTL 2550 Topics in International Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| ISTL 2600 Natural Systems and Sustainable Ecologies | 3 hours |
| ISTL 3500 Advanced Topics in International Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| POLT 2550 The Politics of the Developing World (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| POLT 3400 Comparative Politics (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| POLT 4400 Advanced Studies in Comparative Politics: Latin America (or appropriate subtitle) | 2-4 hours |
| SPAN 3150 Culture & Civilization of the Spanish Speaking World: Latin American | 3 hours |
| SPAN 3250 Introduction to Literature | 3 hours |
| SPAN 4170 Conversation & Culture: Intensive Spanish Language Weekend (with appropriate subtitle) | 1 hour |
| SPAN 4250 Topics in Literature (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| SPAN 4650 Advanced Topics (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
| WOMN 2000 Issues in Women's Studies (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 hours |
Reading courses with appropriate content, approved in advance, may also count towards this minor.
Note: Courses with appropriate content but not listed above may be counted towards this minor with permission of the advisor.
Latin American Studies Committee
- Graciela Corvalán, International Languages and Cultures
- Daniel Hellinger, History, Politics, and International Relations
- Silvia Navia, International Languages and Cultures
- Jorge Oliver, Electronic and Photographic Media
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