This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2023-2024 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs
and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program
approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available
in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
The Latin American studies minor consists of 18 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must be earned at the upper (300- or 400-) level. No more than six credits can be earned within the same discipline, except for SPAN; a total of nine credits of SPAN course work may be count toward the minor.
Students must complete a minimum of three credits of Spanish at the advanced level (300 or above).
Note: Language placement test results cannot substitute for completion of course work.
Students choose from the following courses to complete the minor:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of 18 credits from the following, with a maximum of only six credits per discipline: | 18 | |
| South American Ethnography | ||
| Rethinking a Continent: Latin America | ||
| Topics in Anthropology 1 | ||
| Pre-Columbian Art and Architecture | ||
| Colonial Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
| Topics in Foreign Literature in English Translation 1 | ||
| Survey of Latin American History | ||
| Survey of Latin American History | ||
| History of Central America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of Brazil | ||
| History of the Andes to 1800 | ||
| History of the Andes From 1800 | ||
| Caribbean History to 1838 | ||
| Caribbean History Since 1838 | ||
| Topics in History 1 | ||
| Studies in Latin American History: ____ | ||
| Topics in International Studies 1 | ||
| Latin American Governments and Politics | ||
| Topics in Portuguese | ||
| Religions in Latin America | ||
| Topics in Religious Studies 1 | ||
| Latin American Civilization I | ||
| Hispanic Immigrants in the U.S. | ||
| Survey of Latin American Literature | ||
| Latino Writers in the U.S. | ||
| Civilization of Latin America II | ||
| Literary Genres 1 | ||
| Hispanic Culture Through Literature | ||
| Topics in Spanish 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
When appropriate; check attributes or discuss with School of World Studies Advising before enrolling in these courses.