Latin American Studies Minor

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Nancy Pullen
Department of Political Science and International Affairs
(678) 797-2431
http://lals.hss.kennesaw.edu/program/

The Minor in Latin American Studies provides a solid foundation for understanding contemporary Latin American society. To achieve this goal, this minor offers a range of courses in history, political science, art, and language. You will also be permitted to take appropriate directed studies, special topics, or study abroad courses. The minor will be especially useful to students who seek to enhance their study of the Spanish or Portuguese language with knowledge of this world region.

Required Course (3 credit hours)

POLS 4453 - Latin America: Democracy and Development

Select four of the following (12 credit hours)

ARH 3250 - Latin American Art
HIST 3366 - History of Mexico and Central America
HIST 3367 - History of Brazil
POLS 4436 - Politics of Developing Areas
POLS 4453 - Latin America: Democracy and Development
SPAN 3304 - Literature and Culture I
SPAN 3305 - Literature and Culture II
SPAN 4434 - Topics in Language, Literature, and Culture
any directed studies 4400 course when appropriate
any special topics 4490 course when appropriate
any 3000 or 4000 level Study Abroad course when appropriate

Note:

No more than two courses can be taken in any one discipline.
Only one directed study can be taken in the minor.
Students must demonstrate language proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Spanish through the 1002 level.

Latin American Studies Minor

Required Course (3 credit hours)

Select four of the following (12 credit hours)

Note:

Program Total (15 credit hours)