Latin American Studies, Minor

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.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
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
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
Complete 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 Brazillian 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--1900-1964 (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 (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)
Other advisor-approved course.

Graduation Requirements

1. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all minor courses.¹

¹

Completion of Baccalaureate Degree

Graduation Plan

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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
GEOG 2500	Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
SPAN 202G or PORT 202G	Intermediate Spanish II HH GI or Intermediate Portuguese II HH GI	4
	Credit Hours	4
Second Year
Semester 3
HIST 204G or HIST 205G	Colonial Latin America GI or Modern Latin America GI	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 4
Minor Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
Minor Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 6
Minor Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	19

Program Learning Outcomes