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The LALS Minor Program
The course of study in the minor program is designed to introduce students to the wide range of disciplines with the program of Latin American and Latino Studies Program and to encourage students to pursue intensive studies in their particular fields of interest. Those who are interested in the minor should fill out an Application for Minor with their school and contact the director, Dr. Mario A. Ortiz, at: ortizm@cua.edu
Requirements: The program consists of three core courses and three electives, for a minimum of eighteen credit hours. Students will select one core course from each of three of the following departments or schools: Anthropology, History, Modern Languages, Music, Politics, and Religious Studies. Major courses may not be used in LALSP.
Core Courses:
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ANTH 371 |
Latin America in the New Millennium |
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ANTH 254/554 |
Ancient Cultures of South America |
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ANTH 355 |
Latino & Latinas in the U S |
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HIST 281 |
Colonial Latin America |
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HIST 282 |
Modern Latin America |
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HIST 283 |
Latinos in America |
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MUS 335 |
Survey of Latin American Music |
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POL 250 |
Introduction to Latin American Politics |
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SPAN 320/321 |
Translation |
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SPAN 410/411 |
Survey of Latin American Literature |
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TRS 326 |
Hispanic Catholicism |
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TRS 328 |
Makers of Hispanic Catholic History |
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TRS 370 |
Theologies of Liberation |
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TRS 374 |
Hispanic/Latino Theology and Spirituality |
Electives:
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ANTH 217 |
Migrants, Refugees and the Homeless |
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ANTH 322 |
Lost Cities and Ancient Empires |
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ANTH 332/532 |
Andean Society and Culture |
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ANTH 508 |
Anthropology and Salvadoran Migration: Ethnology and Policy |
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ANTH 334/534 |
The Incas |
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HIST 370 |
Religion Politics and Society In Early Modern World. |
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HIST 383 |
Latin America and U.S. History |
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HIST 384 |
Race Family, Social Change in Latin America 1800-1930 |
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HIST 386 |
Modern Mexico |
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HIST 572 |
The Church Colonial Latin America* |
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MUS 585 |
Latin American Music: Regional Studies |
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POL 490 |
Politics of Reconstruction and Reparation |
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POL 552/ SOC 561 |
Migration and Development in the Americas |
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POL 580 |
Grassroots Politics and Development in the Americas |
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SPAN 205 |
Cultural Perspectives of Spain and Latin America |
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SPAN 210/211 |
Spanish for Bilingual Students |
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SSS 326 |
Diversity in a Multicultural Society |
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TRS 358 |
Mission Latin America |
*Requires Instructor’s approval
Last Revised 18-Feb-08 02:45 PM.
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