The Latin American and Latino Studies minor will help you explore the cultural contributions of the Latin American community to the global community and the traditions that developed in the region.
Course Requirements
Core Requirements (2 courses / 8 credit hours)
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Quarter Hours |
| 8 |
LST 200 | FOUNDING MYTHS AND CULTURAL CONQUEST IN LATIN AMERICA | |
LST 201 | STRUGGLE AND RESISTANCE IN LATIN AMERICA | |
LST 202 | CONSTRUCTING LATINO COMMUNITIES | |
LST 203 | MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES ACROSS THE AMERICAS | |
Areas of Concentration (4 courses / 16 credit hours)
- Four elective courses, to be chosen in consultation with a program advisor. Minors are encouraged to take LST 390. Minors are suggested to focus in one of the four Areas of Concentration:
- Cultural Studies of the Americas
- Individualized
- Transformations Over Time in the Americas
- Latina/o/x Studies
Study Abroad Experience
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in DePaul's quarter abroad program in Merída, Mexico or one of the university's other short-term study abroad programs in Latin America.
Internship Experience
Students are strongly encouraged to include an internship as part of their academic experience. Internships may be arranged with either a Latino community organization, a U.S.-based organization that focuses on Latin America, or, as part of a study abroad experience, with a public service organization in a Latin American country.
Students majoring in Latin American and Latino Studies (BA) are restricted from earning this minor.
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