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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Latin American Studies Program


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General Program Information

The Latin American Studies minor is designed to provide students with interdisciplinary training in Latin America’s diverse regions and peoples. Coursework will address important elements of Latin America’s economy, society, politics, and culture. The minor will be useful to those with career interests in business, government, social work, and teaching, and those who wish to travel in Latin America. Moreover, the Latin American Studies minor may also serve as preparation for graduate study in multiple academic or professional fields.

Requirements for Minors in Latin American Studies

  1. Prerequisite, Spanish, Portuguese or French language equivalent to the end of the first year (153).
  2. Required Course (5 credits)
    LAS 102, An Introduction to Latin American Studies
  3. Required Elective Credits (20 credits)
    A total of 20 approved electives in at least three different disciplines at the 300 level or above is required (see “List of Approved CWU Courses” below). Courses taken through CWU exchange or study abroad programs in a Latin American university may be applied for minor program credit. Latin American content may be used for minor program credit, upon approval of the LAS director(s).
  4. Average GPA
    A 2.0 average GPA in all program courses is required.

List of Approved CWU Courses (By Department/Program)


(b) English


(c) Ethnic Studies


  • ETS 350 - Survey of Chicano Studies Credits: (4)
  • ETS 351 - Contemporary Chicano Issues Credits: (5)
  • ETS 352 - Chicano Social and Pyschological Perspectives Credits: (4)

(e) Geography and Land Studies


(g) Latin American Studies


(h) Political Science


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