Study the History, Politics and Cultures of Latin America

Emmanuel's Latin American studies minor explores the diverse histories, cultures, languages and political systems of Latin America and the Caribbean. Drawing on courses in history, political science, literature, economics and Spanish, you'll examine the region's Indigenous, African and European influences and the forces that continue to shape its societies today.

You'll study topics such as colonialism, migration, democracy, race and ethnicity, literature and cultural identity while developing a deeper understanding of one of the world's most dynamic regions. Through interdisciplinary coursework and opportunities to study abroad, you'll strengthen your language skills, expand your global perspective and gain the cultural knowledge needed to engage with Latin America in careers spanning education, international business, public policy, nonprofit organizations and global affairs.

The Curriculum

View the 2023-2024 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a Minor in Latin American Studies

1. HIST2125 History of Modern Latin America OR POLSC2301 Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America

2-5. Electives (choose four courses from three different fields):

  • ECON3109/FINAN3109 Public Finance
  • ENGL2417 Literature of the Black Atlantic (AI-L) (LI) (DM)
  • HIST2125 History of Modern Latin America (HI) 
  • HIST3121 Surviving Columbus: 500 Years of Indigenous History (DM) 
  • HIST3225 Utopias, Revolution, and Diaspora: Themes  in Latin America
  • LANG2105 Contemporary Latin American Fiction 
  • LANG2415 Spanish at Work in the Community 
  • LANG2416 Latin American Peoples and Cultures
  • LANG3411 Latin American Literary Giants 
  • LANG3417 Spanish American Experience: An Overview 
  • LANG3427 Contemporary Spanish American Women Novelists 
  • POLSC2301 Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America and Caribbean
  • POLSC3301 Comparative Politics of Developing States
  • POLSC3303 Street Democracy
  • THRS2213 Liberation Theory