The minor in Latin American Studies (LAS) provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of Latin American and Latino culture, history, and language. This is particularly important for preparing UVU students to be fully competitive in the global marketplace since two of the top ten trading partners of the United States, Mexico and Brazil, are located in Latin America. Students learn to comprehend the unique geographical and historical complexities of Latin America and its place in the world, as well as the multifaceted cultural backgrounds of their fellow students whose families are from that vast area. A minor in LAS complements a diverse number of majors giving our students the opportunity to prepare for a future working with either Utah’s growing Latino population or beyond the state pursuing opportunities abroad.
Total Program Credits: 18
| Matriculation Requirements: | |||
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| Discipline Core Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
| GEOG 2500 | Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 | |
| HIST 204G | Colonial Latin America GI | 3 | |
| or | HIST 205G | Modern Latin America GI (3) | |
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | ||
| PORT 202G | Intermediate Portuguese II HH GI(4) | ||
| SPAN 202G | Intermediate Spanish II HH GI (4) | ||
| Any PORT 3000 level or higher | |||
| Any SPAN 3000 level or higher | |||
| Elective Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | ||
| ANTH 3340 | Peoples and Cultures of Mexico (3) | ||
| ANTH 3350 | Andean Prehistory (3) | ||
| ANTH 3370 | History and Ethnography of Andean Societies (3) | ||
| COMM 319G | Intercultural Communication Encounters GI (3) | ||
| ENGL 373R | Literature of Cultures and Places (3) | ||
| ENGL 476G | Multi-ethnic Literature in America GI (3) | ||
| HIST 430G | Violence and Social Conflict in Latin America GI (3) | ||
| MGMT 330G | Survey of International Business GI (3) | ||
| MGMT 332G | Cross-Cultural Communications for International Business GI (3) | ||
| MGMT 458R | Advanced Topics in International Business (1-3) | ||
| MGMT 4870 | International Management (3) | ||
| MKTG 259R | Current Topics in Marketing (1-3) | ||
| POLS 420R | Issues and Topics in Political Science (3) | ||
| PORT 3200 | Business Portuguese (3) | ||
| PORT 3430 | Masterpieces of Brazilian Film (3) | ||
| PORT 352G | Brazilian Culture and Civilization GI (3) | ||
| PORT 3610 | Brazil through Literature and Film--1500-1900 (3) | ||
| PORT 3620 | Modern Brazil through Literature/Music/Film--1900-1945 (3) | ||
| PORT 3630 | Post-Modern Brazil through Literature/Music/Film--1945-today (3) | ||
| PORT 490R | Special Topics in Brazilian Studies (3) | ||
| SPAN 3200 | Business Spanish LH (3) | ||
| SPAN 3630 | Spanish American Literature to 1880 (3) | ||
| SPAN 3640 | Spanish American Literature from 1880 (3) | ||
| SPAN 380R | Community Engagement in Spanish (1-3) | ||
| SPAN 412R | Spanish for the Professions (3) | ||
| SPAN 4200 | Advanced Business Spanish (3) | ||
| SPAN 460R | Topics in Hispanic Literature (3) | ||
| SPAN 484R | Special Topics in Hispanic Studies (1-3) | ||
| or other advisor-approved course. | |||
Graduation Requirements:
| Footnote | |
| * Completion of Baccalaureate Degree. |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
| GEOG 2500 | Geography of Latin American and the Caribbean | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
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SPAN 202G or PORT 202G |
Intermediate Spanish II HH GI or Intermediate Portuguese II HH GI |
3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
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HIST 204G or HIST 205G |
Colonial Latin America GI or Modern Latin America GI |
3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | Course Title or Text | Credit Hours |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Degree total: | 18 | |
The Languages and Cultures department is in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Languages and Cultures department, visit their website.
