Latin American Studies (Minor)
The Latin American Studies Minor at Dominican University of California is an interdisciplinary program in Humanities and Cultural Studies introducing students to Latin American perspectives on language, history, geography, literature, politics, and art. The minor seeks to concentrate student studies on significant areas, periods, issues, movements, and individuals. Spanish language is required to bolster student engagement with the diverse Latin American Spanish speaking cultures. Dominican can help facilitate a study abroad option for minors in Latin American Studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will demonstrate the ability to:
- Express the unique character of various Latin American cultures stemming from the region’s ancient roots and colonial past.
- Articulate an understanding of the role Latin America has played in the development of world culture, politics and economics.
- Participate in the culture of Latin America with sufficient language skills.
- Analyze the varied economic, political, artistic, social and/or religious forces that shaped contemporary Latin American cultures.
Latin American Studies Minor Requirements
For complete course descriptions, refer to each discipline within this catalog. See also Latin American Studies emphasis within the Humanities and Cultural Studies section of this catalog.
Core Course Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Select 6 units from the following 3 unit courses (except where noted): (6 units)
| ARTH 3131 | Latin American Art | 3.00 units |
| ENGL 3063/LCS 3263 | Ethnic Lit: Hispanic American | 1.50 units |
| ENGL 3051/LCS 3151 | World Literature: Latin American | 3.00 units |
HIST 3100s series
| History biographies on individuals in Latin American or Native American history | 1.00 unit |
| HIST 3611 | Women in Latin America | 3.00 units |
| HIST 3623 | Mexico: Aztecs to Present | 3.00 units |
| HIST 3631 | Central America and the Caribbean | 3.00 units |
| HIST 3728 | Drugs and the Drug Wars | 3.00 units |
| HIST 3791 | Southwest Borderlands | 3.00 units |
| RLGN 3155/RLGN 1055 | Passion for Justice: Liberation Theology | 3.00 units |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 20