Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
Sponsoring department:
Languages and Cultures
Molloy Program of Study Code: LALMI
The Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino cultures and societies, including history, language, economics, politics, literature, and arts. This interdisciplinary knowledge and cross-cultural skills can be applied in a wide array of fields such as community advocacy, business, education, public policy, health sciences, journalism, and the arts, among others. This minor is designed for students in any program of Major who want to complement their knowledge and skills with the study of LALS.
The minor in Latin American and Latino Studies is a six-course minor (18 credit hours). Students have the opportunity to take courses on Latin American and Latino studies taught by faculty members from a wide range of departments at Molloy University.
Requirements
Required Courses
Complete two Language courses (6 Credits)
- Students have to be placed according to their language level based on number of years that the student has studied the given language. Language courses must be taken in sequential order.
- Advanced Placement Credit: Scores of 4 or 5 in Spanish Language provide transfer credit for one language course. If awarded, students should enroll in SPA 2200, SPA 3050, or SPA 3410.
Complete three Latin American and Latino Studies courses (9 Credits)
Latin American and Latino Studies courses may be drawn from the offering of courses on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino topics. These courses may vary each semester and be offered in any Department/School of Molloy University.
| ART 2410 | Art History of Non-European Cultures | 3 |
| COM 3500 | The Hispanic World Through Film | 3 |
| CRJ 3610 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Criminal Justice | 3 |
| MUS 1090 | Music of the World | 3 |
| PHI 2200 | Philosophy from the Margins: Native American, Latin American and Africana Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 2060 | Politics of Developing Nations | 3 |
| SOC 3700 | Sociology of Inclusion and Equity | 3 |
| SPA 2500 | Latino Culture in the United States | 3 |
| SPA 3120 | Hispanic World Through Literature, Art, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| SPA 3150 | Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Environment | 3 |
| SPA 3500 | The Hispanic World Through Film | 3 |
| SPA 3520 | Latin American Literature Survey | 3 |
| SPA 3530 | Latin American Short Story | 3 |
| SPA 3700 | Latin American and Spanish Literature in Translation | 3 |
| SPA 4240 | Culture and Medicine in Latin America | 3 |
| SPA 4610 | Language Internship I, II | 3 |
| SWK 2500 | Diversity: Oppression, Privilege and Social Justice | 3 |
| TRS 1310 | Latino/A Theology and Popular Religion in the United States | 3 |
Latin American Cultural Immersion Recommendation:
Minor students are encouraged to gain experience through Study Abroad and Experiential Learning opportunities travelling/interning/working/studying in a Latin American country. In consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Languages and Cultures, students may apply study abroad credits towards the LALS minor.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Non-Molloy Credits:
A maximum of 6 credits from other institution can count toward the minor. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at Molloy.