Ithaca College

Are you interested in Latin America? Its people? Its literature? Its economics? Its politics? Its history? Consider minoring in Latin American Studies if you are thinking of careers in government, business, commerce, communication, education or the environment. The goals of the minor are to foster greater knowledge of Latin American and to explore the cultural contributions of the area to the global community.

To earn a minor, you need 18 credits.

Students will complete the minor by taking courses on Latin American in at least two different departments, or for more breadth, by choosing courses in several departments and by fulfilling a language requirement. Spanish and Portuguese are considered the two main languages, but other native languages (e.g., Quechua, Maya, and Aymara) may be considered. Only one three-credit course is allowed from the student’s major department. The specific courses are selected according to the students’ interests from a list of approved by the Latin American faculty. A total of six transfer credits (three credits grammar/conversation, three credits content) may be used towards the LAS minor as well as three credits from another minor. Students pursuing a minor in Latin American Studies are encouraged to study abroad.

For further information contact Professors Jonathan Ablard, History Department, 274-3558, jablard@ithaca.edu or Jennifer Jolly, Art History Department, 274-1254, jjolly@ithaca.edu.

For course listing go to:   https://www.ithaca.edu/latinamerican/docs/lascourses/Fall_2011_Courses/