Tomás Regalado-López, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-6946
Email: regalatx@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/lacs
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Latin and Caribbean Studies
This cross disciplinary minor helps students to acquire a deeper understanding of Latin America, the Caribbean and Latinos in the U.S. All minors must attain proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or French at or above the intermediate level (SPAN/PORT/FR 232 or equivalent). In addition to the language requirement, the minor consists of 18 approved credit hours. Across those 18 credits, students must select courses in at least three different disciplines. Participants in the minor are encouraged to explore the possibility of studying in a Latin American or Caribbean country for a semester or summer session. See the website for changes in required courses.
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Complete two courses from among the following: |
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ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean |
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GEOG 337. Geography of Latin America |
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HUM 252. Cross Cultural Perspectives: Latin American Cultures1 |
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POSC 350. Latin American Politics |
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SPAN 308. Latin American Civilization |
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Complete four additional courses from among the following: |
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ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean |
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ANTH 325. Aztec, Maya and Their Predecessors |
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ANTH 364. U.S./Latin American Borders |
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ANTH 391. Study Abroad2 |
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ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology2 |
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ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology2 |
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ARTH 484. Art of the Americas |
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ECON 270. International Economics |
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ECON 312. Comparative Economic Systems |
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ECON 365. Economic Development |
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ECON 372. International Finance and Payments |
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ECON 490. Special Studies in Economics2 |
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ENG 434. Latin American Literature in Translation |
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ENG 439. Major Authors of Literature in Spanish in Translation |
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GEOG 337. Geography of Latin America |
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GEOG 490. Senior Project II2 |
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HUM 252. Cross Cultural Perspectives: Latin American Cultures |
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HIST 341. Selected Themes in World History2 |
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HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar2 |
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HIST 395. History Seminar2 |
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HIST 399. Special Studies in History2 |
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HIST 437. Latin America and Latin Americans through Film: Focus on the Twentieth Century |
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HIST 444. Revolution and Social Change in Latin America |
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HIST 445. Latin America and the United States |
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HIST 447. South America |
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HIST 448. Gender in Colonial Latin America |
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HIST 489. Selected Topics in World History2 |
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POSC 350. Latin American Politics |
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POSC 371. Topics in Comparative Politics2 |
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POSC 397. The Politics of International Economic Relations |
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REL 380. Contemporary Theologies |
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REL 450. Religion and Society |
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SOCI 391. Study Abroad2 |
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SOCI 490. Special Studies in Sociology2 |
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SPAN 300. Spanish Grammar and Communication |
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SPAN 308. Latin American Civilization |
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SPAN 320. Spanish Oral and Written Communication |
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SPAN 330. Business Spanish |
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SPAN 385. Latin American Drama and Short Stories |
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SPAN 395. Latin American Poetry of the 20th Century |
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SPAN 408. Aspects of Latin American Civilization |
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SPAN 415. The Spanish–American Novel |
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SPAN 446. Special Topics in Spanish Literature |
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SPAN 465. Cinema and Literature |
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SPAN 490. Special Topics in Spanish |
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1 HUM 252 is typically offered in several sections each semester; many of these sections do not focus on Latin America. Students must take the version focused on Latin America for HUM 252 to count as part of the Latin American studies minor. HUM 252 counts as a history course unless taught by faculty from another discipline.
2 This is a special topics or special studies course. It may count for the minor, but only if it deals with Latin America or the Caribbean. Contact the coordinator for approval.