The undergraduate minor in Latin American studies requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in Latin American Studies Program approved courses including at least 12 s.h. of credit earned at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
Students may count a total of 6 s.h. earned for majors, certificates, and other minors toward the Latin American studies minor. Because the minor is interdisciplinary, it may include a maximum of 6 s.h. of credit from any single department or program. Students earning the minor in Latin American studies may not earn the Certificate in Latin American Studies.
Students are strongly encouraged to take either or both of these courses for the minor.
Course List
| Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| LAS:2700 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LAS:4700 | Latin American Studies Seminar | 3 |
Associated Courses
The following courses are approved for the Latin American studies certificate and minor. Students may petition to include other courses that have significant Latin American content; consult the Latin American Studies Program.
Anthropology
Course List
| Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| ANTH:2220/LAS:2220 | The Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs: Archaeology of Mesoamerica | 3 |
Communication Studies
Course List
| Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| COMM:4171 | Community Media | 3 |
Dance
English
Course List
| Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| ENGL:3525 | Literature and Culture of the Americas | 3 |
| ENGL:3535/LAS:3535 | Topics in Literature and Culture of the Americas (when content is Latin America) | 3 |
History
Music
Political Science
Portuguese
Spanish
Rotating Topics
The focus of these courses changes from semester to semester. With prior approval, students may use these courses to satisfy requirements for the Latin American studies certificate or minor when the course focuses on Latin America.
Course List
| Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| CINE:4618 | Topics in World Cinemas | 3 |
| COMM:4157 | Advanced Topics in Communication Studies | 3 |
| ENGL:4000 | English Honors Literature Seminar | 3 |
| HIST:2151 | Introduction to the History Major | 3 |
| SPAN:3290 | Topics in Cinema and Society | 3 |
| SPAN:3370 | Topics in Literatures and Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN:4850 | Topics in Cultural Studies | 3 |
The Latin American Studies Program minor prepares students for a range of careers and graduate programs related to Latin America, including bilingual/bicultural education, business, government, and international work.
