MAJOR

Students choosing this interdisciplinary major have the opportunity to take courses on aspects of Latin American culture and history in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures, as well as courses in other departments and/or programs throughout the University. These include Africana Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Comparative Literature, History, Politics, and Cinema Studies (in the Tisch School of the Arts).

This nine-course major requires proficiency in the Spanish language at the level of Advanced Grammar and Composition (V95.0100) and a working knowledge of either Portuguese or Quechua. It should be planned in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures.

MINOR

The minor in Latin American studies requires knowledge of Spanish at the level of Advanced Grammar and Composition (V95.0100) or Portuguese at the level of Intensive Elementary Portuguese (V87.0010 or V87.0011) or Quechua at the equivalent level. It also requires completion of either V95.0760 or V95.0762 (Introduction to Latin American Cultures), and at least four courses from related areas, to be decided in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies.