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.
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-2302 or higher (with a grade of C or better).
II. Core courses:
Choose 9 credits from this list of core courses:
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARTH-1412 | Art and Architecture of Latin America Since the 16th Century |
| EDUC-3344 | Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom |
| HIST-1340 | Latin American Cultural Traditions |
| LAC-3343 | Relaciones fronterizas México-Estados Unidos (bilingual) |
| GNED-3325 | U.S. Latino Experience |
| GNED-3326 | U.S. Latino Cultural and Artistic Expression |
| RELI-3480 | United States Latino Religious Practices and Traditions |
| SPAN-3311 | Spanish Civilization |
| SPAN-3312 | Latin American Civilization |
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
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ANTH-1305 | Introduction to Pre-historical archaeology |
| ANTH-3356 | Seminar on Ancient Maya |
| ANTH-3345/SOCI-3345 | International Issues in Health and the Environment (GLS) |
| ANTH-3449/SOCI-3449 | Globalization and Social Change |
| ECON-3341 | Economic Development of Mexico |
| ECON-3343/HIST-3384 | Slavery and the Atlantic Economy |
| ECON-3346 | La economía española y la Unión Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European Union) |
| HIST-1340 | Latin American Cultural Trad |
| HIST-3340 | Latin American Perspectives |
| HIST-3344 | Modern Brazil |
| HIST-3346 | Modern Mexico |
| HIST-3336 | French Empire in the Americas |
| HIST-3348 | Latin American Economic History |
| HIST-4440 | Seminar in Latin American History |
| PLSI-3333 | Latin American Politics |
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
B. Diversity & Social Justice
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ANTH-3331/SOCI-3331 | Language, Culture, and Society |
| ANTH-3367 | South American Indigenous Peoples |
| ANTH-3327/SOCI-3327 | Race in America ANA |
| LAC-3106 | Los Cubano-Americanos: Cuban Americans: Between Two Worlds |
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
C. Arts and Culture
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARTH-3454 | Mexico City |
| ARTH-3461 | Public Art Across the Border |
| ARTH-3335/ANTH-3335 | Pre-Columbian Art—Mesoamerica |
| INTL-3134 | Culture, Id, & Lang in Brazil |
| LAC-3308 | A Concise 20TH Century History of Latin America Through its Popular Music |
| LAC-3103 | Cultura Popular Espanola |
| LAC-3109 | Madrid: Una Historia Cultural |
| LAC-3118 | History, Resistance, & Rebellion in Chicana/o Music |
| SPAN-3321 | Spanish Cinema |
| SPAN-3322 | Spanish American Cinema |
| SPAN-3331 | Intro to Span Lit Since 1700 |
| SPAN-3332 | Intro to Spanish American Lit |
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
IV. Senior capstone:
GLXS-4100 Senior Portfolio (1 credit hour)
V. University requirements:
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.
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