Latin American Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Proficiency demonstrated with a C or higher in SPA 217 (or a 300- or 400-level SPA course) | ||
| Social Science and History - select 3 courses (students must take courses from two different departments/disciplines) | 9 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| Human Rights and Globalization | ||
| Politics in Latin America | ||
| Political Economy of the Developing World | ||
| Domestic Conflicts & Peace | ||
| Latin American History to 1830 | ||
| Latin American History since 1830 | ||
| Wars of Latin America | ||
| U.S.-Latin American Relations since 1898 | ||
| Language, Literature, and Culture - select 3 courses (students must take courses from two different departments/disciplines) | 9 | |
| Intro Comp Panorama SocioCultural Latinoamericano | ||
Any SPA course at 300- or 400-level | ||
| Survey of Pre-Columbian and Native American Art | ||
| World Musics | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.
Learning Goals & Objectives
Student Learning Goal 1
Latin American Studies minor allows students to think critically about Latin American societies, governments, and policies through both historical and contemporary lenses.
Students will:
- Objective A: Interpret important political concepts, theories, events, actors, and processes pertinent to Latin American analyses;
- Objective B: Apply knowledge of Latin American history and diverse cultures to contemporary social and political themes;
- Objective C: Identify regional political, social, and economic trends and the impact of colonialism, globalization, and U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America.
Student Learning Goal 2
Latin American Studies minor curriculum uses research to articulate ideas and arguments clearly and effectively in the field of Latin American Studies.
Students will:
- Objective A: Integrate knowledge from different academic disciplines into a coherent paper, presentation or project that addresses a topic in Latin American Studies;
- Objective B: Conduct independent research and follow appropriate formats in documenting resources;
- Objective C: Communicate information, ideas, and research results effectively.
Student Learning Goal 3
Latin American Studies minor provides students with the skills to communicate in a modern language that is appropriate to the area of studies and necessary for professional success.
Students will:
- Objective A: Display competency of a Latin American language at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) intermediate level.
