Global Latinx Studies, B.A.

Overview

The major encompasses, but is not confined to, the communities of the Americas, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Caribbean. It especially focuses on the Latinx diasporas throughout the world, including communities with a shared colonial past with Spain and Portugal.

Majors are strongly encouraged to participate in study-abroad programs.

A signature aspect of the major will be a senior portfolio that ties together the many strands of a Global Latinx major’s course of study. This reflects on the interdisciplinary links between at least three different courses and represents the culmination of personal and professional growth in the understanding of Latinx communities in the Americas and beyond.

Requirements for the major

The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Global Latinx Studies are as follows:

34 credit hours, at least 18 of which must be upper division.

I. Language Requirement:

SPAN - 2402 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 4 or higher (with a grade of C or better).

II. Core Courses:

Choose 9 credits from this list of core courses:

ARTH - 1412 Art and Architecture of Latin Americas Since the 16th Century Credits: 4
EDUC - 3344 Teaching in the Bilingual (English/Spanish)classroom Credits: 3
HIST - 1340 Latin American Cultural Tradition Credits: 3
CLAC - 3343 Relaciones fronterizas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue) Credits: 3
GNED - 3326 U.S. Latino Culture and Artistic Expression Credits: 3
GNED - 3425 The U.S. Latinx Experience Credits: 4
RELI - 3480 United States Latino Religious Practices and Traditions Credits: 4
SPAN - 3411 Spanish Civilization Credits: 4
SPAN - 3412 Latin American Civilization Credits: 4

III. Concentration in GLXS Studies:

A total of 21 credits from the concentrations listed below. At least 12 credits must be from ONE single concentration.

A. History and Society

ANTH - 1305 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology Credits: 3
ANTH - 3356 Seminar on the Ancient Maya Credits: 3
ANTH - 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment Credits: 3 OR
SOCI - 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment Credits: 3
ANTH - 3449 Globalization and Social Change Credits: OR
SOCI - 3449 Globalization and Social Change Credits: 4
ECON - 3346 La economia espanola y la Union Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European Union) Credits: 3
HIST - 1340 Latin American Cultural Tradition Credits: 3
HIST - 3344 Modern Brazil Credits: 3
HIST - 3346 Modern Mexico Credits: 3
HIST - 3436 French Empire in the Americas, 1500-1800 Credits: 4
HIST - 4440 Seminar in Latin American History Credits: 4
PLSI - 3333 Latin American Politics Credits: 3

Note:

And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee

B. Diversity & Social Justice

ANTH - 3431 Language, Culture, and Society Credits: 4 OR
SOCI - 3431 Language, Culture, and Society Credits: 4
ANTH - 3367 South American Indigenous Peoples: Conquest and Development Credits: 3
ANTH - 3427 Race in America Credits: OR
SOCI - 3427 Race in America Credits: 4
CLAC - 3106 Los Cubano-Americanos Credits: 1

Note:

And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee

C. Arts and Culture

ARTH - 3454 Mexico City Credits: 4
ARTH - 3461 Public Art Across the Border Credits: 4
ARTH - 3335 Ancient Art of the Americas Credits: 3 OR
ANTH - 3335 Ancient Art of the Americas Credits: 3
CLAC - 3134 Culture, Identity, and Language in Contemporary Brazil Credits: 1
CLAC - 3308 Una breve historia de America Latina en el siglo XX a traves de su musica Popular (A Concise 20TH Century History of Latin America Through its Popular Music) Credits: 3
CLAC - 3103 Cultura Popular Espanola (spanish Popular Culture) Credits: 1
CLAC - 3109 Madrid: Una Historia Cultural Credits: 1
CLAC - 3118 Historia, resistencia, y rebelion en la musica chicana (History, Resistance, and Rebellion in Chicana/o Music) Credits: 1
SPAN - 3421 Spanish Cinema Credits: 4
SPAN - 3422 Latin American & Latinx Cinema Credits: 4
SPAN - 3430 Intro to Spanish Literature Credits: 4
SPAN - 3432 Introduction to Latin American Literature Credits: 4

Note:

And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee

IV. Senior Capstone:

GLXS - 4100 Senior Portfolio Credits: 1

V. University Requirements:

Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.

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Global Latinx Studies, B.A.

Overview

Requirements for the major

I. Language Requirement:

II. Core Courses:

III. Concentration in GLXS Studies:

A. History and Society

Note:

B. Diversity & Social Justice

Note:

C. Arts and Culture

Note:

IV. Senior Capstone:

V. University Requirements: