2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Latin American Studies
Vincent T. Gawronski, Program Coordinator
The minor in Latin American studies provides a multifaceted preparation for a wide
range of careers in the public and private sectors. To facilitate the student’s understanding
of the importance of Latin America on the global stage, the minor provides a broad-based
study of language and literature, history, politics, and culture. The goal of the Latin
American studies minor is to heighten the student’s awareness and knowledge of the
complexities of Latin America as a region and the vast diversity of Latinos living in the
United States. Ideally students who minor in Latin American studies will travel to Latin
America at some point during their undergraduate coursework. The College offers a
variety of opportunities for study abroad, international internships, and scholarship aid
for such travels through the Krulak Institute.
Consistent with the College’s policies for an academic minor, no courses counted
toward a major may be counted toward the Latin American studies minor unless
specifically exempted from this exclusion.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (6 units):
HI 261
PS 240
SN 270 or equivalent (may be waived through a proficiency exam)
three units from the following:
ARH 405
EH 230
EH 395
HON 230
HRC 200
LAS 277, LAS 377, or LAS 477
MU 126 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
PS 366
PS 393 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
SN 359
SN 365
SN 377 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
SN 477 (when taught on a Latin American topic)
SN 402
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024