Latin American Studies Minor
Coordinator: Dr. Nazih Richani ,
nrichani@kean.edu, J-103L,
(908) 737-4097
Program Description
The minor in Lath American Studies at Kean University is an 18 credit interdisciplinary program that can be
taken in conjunction with any major academic curriculum. This program offers an exciting opportunity for
students to broaden the scope oftheft studies by learning about the political and social history, economic
development, arts, and cultural diversity of Latin America. Graduates with a Latin American Studies
background are well prepared for graduate school or the professional world because they possess bilingual
language skills, critical thinking and analytical skills, and a globalist-oriented perspective to social problems.
Total Required Credits 18
Minimum grade of C required in all courses
At least two courses must be at 3000-4000 level
Required Courses 9
Language Proficiency 6
Take two Spanish language courses totaling 6 credits from the courses below (usually a two-semester sequence):
Language proficiency courses for native Spanish speakers may be substituted with advisement of faculty advisor to the minor.
Foundation Course 3
Choose one course from:
Electives 9
Choose 3 courses from at least 2 different disciplines:
Art History
AH 3795 | PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTS OF CNTRL AM | 3 |
AH 3796 | MODERN LATIN AMERICAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
Economics
History
Literature
Political Science
PS 3310 | COMPARATIVE NON-WESTERN GOVT | 3 |
PS 3340 | LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS | 3 |
PS 3341 | CENTRAL AMERICAN POLITICS | 3 |
PS 3480 | THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF VIOLENCE | 3 |
Sociology
SOC 2300 | AMERICAN ETHNIC & RACIAL GROUPS | 3 |