The SIAS division of Social and Historical Studies covers social science and humanities courses in the History, Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies and IAS Global Studies concentration majors. Investigate diverse experiences and conditions over time and place to provide a common framework, paying particular attention to race, class, ethnicity and gender, and to how people shape their destinies.
The Minor in Latino Studies prepares students to understand the social worlds they inhabit and think critically about the diversity of Latin American cultures, history, and politics that inform contemporary U.S. Latino cultural practices and social formations Foundational coursework for the minor prepares students with a strong grounding in the structural analysis of social relations and in critical methodologies that allow for intersectional and transnational approaches to the field. Central to interdisciplinary learning is the ability to think in complex ways about U.S. Latino groups and identities and to develop a critical lens that encourages students to connect contemporary issues, such as those related to policies, and understand the implications across disciplines. On Language: The Latino Studies Minor strongly encourages its students to develop advanced skills in Spanish or in any of the Indigenous languages spoken among Latino communities.
All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. At least 15 credits must be upper division. Only 10 credits may count towards both this minor and your major. The minor in Latino Studies requires 25-30 credits to include the following:
Required Foundation Coursework in Latino Studies (5 credits)
1. Introduction to the Field (Required)
Topical Coursework in Latino Cultures (5 credits)
2. Latino Cultures
Topical Coursework in Latino Histories (5 credits)
3. History of Latinos in the U.S.:
Elective Coursework (10 credits)
Students should take either two courses from list A (US Latino Difference) or one course from List A (US Latino Difference) and one course from List B (Latin American Studies).
Language Requirement (0-5 credits)
T SPAN 103 or equivalent language skills in a language relevant to Latino Studies as approved by the Latino Studies Minor Coordinator