Latin American and Latina/o Studies, Minor
Description
This minor is constructed around the premise that broader understanding issues that face Latin America and the Latina/o population today is crucial in the global community. The minor is also constructed around the second premise that nations do not exist in isolation. Interaction and interdependence shaped nations in the Western hemisphere in the past, do so in the present, and will continue to do so in the future.
To obtain the optional minor students will complete at least 18 credit hours of coursework. In addition to six credit hours of required coursework, students much complete at least 12 credit hours of elective courses from at least two disciplines. A student will not be able to take more than six elective credits in a single discipline. Some courses require completion of prerequisites. The advisor will serve in the role of department chair to certify that a student has successfully met the requirements for this optional minor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Latin American and Latina/o Studies minors, upon graduation from Washburn University, are expected to have:
- Acquired an intermediate fluency in Spanish, written, reading and speaking.
- Acquired a basic understanding of the history of the relationships between nations in the American hemisphere.
- Acquired knowledge of cultural and ethnic relationships, economics, literature, and environmental issues pertinent to Latin American and Latina/o peoples in the Americas
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SP 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| or SP 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Early World History | ||
| Changing World History: Traditions and Transitions | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Elective courses | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Elective Courses
Elective courses include, but are not limited to the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AD 200 | Introduction to Critical Race & Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| AN 114 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| AN 300 | Special Topics in Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| AN 314 | The Im/migrant Experience in America | 3 |
| AN 320 | Ancient Latin America | 3 |
| HI 300 | Topics in History 1 | 1-3 |
| HI 360 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HI 361 | Colonial Latin America | 3 |
| HI 362 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| HI 363 | Borderlands and Beyond | 3 |
| HI 364 | History/Literature of Latin America | 3 |
| HI 398 | Directed Readings 1 | 1-6 |
| IS 400 | Special Topics 1 | 3 |
| MU 106 | Introduction to World Music and its History | 3 |
| PO 372 | Topics: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PO 373 | Topics: International Relations | 3 |
| SP 290/390 | Study Abroad Spanish Speaking Country | 1-15 |
| SP 307 | Contemporary Hispanic Culture | 3 |
| SP 326 | Civilization of Latin America | 3 |
| SP 331 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SP 380 | Hispanic Culture thru Film | 3 |
| SP 399 | Special Topics/Spanish 1 | 3 |
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as pertinent to the minor, with permission of the minor advisor