Students enrolled in any degree program may pursue a minor designation in Latin American Literature and Cultures. Students will closely examine the literature and cultures of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. The analysis of individual works will be grounded in a deep understanding of their historicity. Students will become acquainted with the major trends in literary and cultural criticism, while developing strong research skills at the same time.
The Latin American Literature and Cultures Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of four academic course units (eight courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
- one of SPAN 150, SPAN 217, SPAN 218
- two of SPAN 400, SPAN 410, SPAN 415, SPAN 418, SPAN 430, SPAN 497
- five additional courses from the balance of the courses listed above and the following courses: SPAN 228, SPAN 334, SPAN 350, SPAN 366, SPAN 387