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Minor in Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies Minor and Program aims to encourage study of and participation in programs about an area vital to the history, economy, and culture of city of Houston, the state of Texas, and the Southwest region. This 18-hour interdisciplinary minor offers students the opportunity to study Latin American countries and cultures in breadth and depth by requiring a basic set of courses that speak to historical, political, economic, social, and cultural trends. We define Latin America broadly to include not only the southern parts of North America, Middle and Central America, as well as South America, but include the Spanish-speaking Caribbean as well, and consider the history and cultures of Latinos in the U.S. also relevant. Students must take LAST 3300 (Latin American Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives), courses in two or more disciplines, and finish with an independent study research project, internship, or 4000-level course in the student’s specific area of interest.

Please visit the website of the LAS Minor and Program to learn more.