Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor

Students must select courses from at least three different departmental prefixes and apply at least two courses at the 300-level or above toward the minor.

• ANTH 235 – Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes Credit(s): 3
• HIST 270 – History of Latin America to 1825 Credit(s): 4

• ANTH 226 – Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3
• GEOG 362 – Geography of Latin America Credit(s): 3 *
• HIST 271 – History of Latin America since 1825 Credit(s): 4
• PLSC 425 – Politics of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3 A *
• PLSC 426 – Government and Politics of South America Credit(s): 3 A *
• PLSC 454 – Government and Politics of Latin America Credit(s): 3 A *
• SPAN 314 – Latin American Civilizations (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 A

• ANTH 226 – Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3
• ANTH 235 – Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes Crestrongdit(s): 3
• ANTH 238 – Ethnomedicine in Latin America and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3
• ANTH 318 – Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Credit(s): 3
• ARTH 281 – Pre-Columbian and Latin American Art Credit(s): 3 A
• CMLT 200 – Reading Transnationally: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle)
• ENGL 101 – Topics in Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle)
• ENGL 360 – Post-Colonial Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle) A
• ENGL 424 – The Novel: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle) A
• FREN 314 – Contemporary Francophone Civilizations Credit(s): 3 A
• FREN 326 – Early Non-European Francophone Civilizations Credit(s): 3 A
• FREN 474 – Francophone Literature, Africa and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3 A
• GEOG 362 – Geography of Latin America Credit(s): 3 *
• HIST 270 – History of Latin America to 1825 Credit(s): 4
• HIST 271 – History of Latin America since 1825 Credit(s): 4
• HIST 284 – Studies in LACAANA History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle)
• HIST 470 – History of Modern Mexico Credit(s): 4 A
• HIST 480 – Advanced Studies in LACAANA History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (appropriate subtitle) A
• PLSC 454 – Government and Politics of Latin America Credit(s): 3 A *
• SPAN 314 – Latin American Civilizations III: Contemporary Credit(s): 3 A
• SPAN 324 – Selected Topics in Spanish Linguistics: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (appropriate subtitle) A
• SPAN 482 – Selected Topics in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (appropriate subtitle) A
• A Coordinator-approved Directed Study, Topics, and/or Interdepartmental course concerning Latin America or the Caribbean. Credit(s): 3

Students must consult with the program coordinator when selecting a transformational learning experience.

• Any Geneseo-approved study abroad course in Latin America or the Caribbean.
• Any Geneseo-approved study away course on Latin America or the Caribbean.
• A Geneseo-approved internship with an organization or company working on topics or issues related to Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
• A coordinator-approved Directed Study on Latin America and/or the Caribbean.

A Pre-/Co-requisite course(s) exist

Related Requirements – languages: (0-8 Credits)
Students completing the minor will be required to demonstrate competency in a Latin American or Caribbean language (other than English) through the 102 level.