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

HIS 2230History of Latin America

3

SPA 3140Cultures of Latin America

3

Complete two Language courses (6 Credits)

SPA 1010Beginning Spanish I

3

SPA 1020Beginning Spanish II

3

SPA 2010Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPA 2150Intermediate Spanish Conversation I

3

SPA 2200Intermediate Spanish II

3

SPA 3050Grammar for Communication

3

SPA 3410Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

  • 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 2410Art History of Non-European Cultures

3

COM 3500The Hispanic World Through Film

3

CRJ 3610Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Criminal Justice

3

MUS 1090Music of the World

3

PHI 2200Philosophy from the Margins: Native American, Latin American and Africana Philosophy

3

POL 2060Politics of Developing Nations

3

SOC 3700Sociology of Inclusion and Equity

3

SPA 2500Latino Culture in the United States

3

SPA 3120Hispanic World Through Literature, Art, and Popular Culture

3

SPA 3150Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Environment

3

SPA 3500The Hispanic World Through Film

3

SPA 3520Latin American Literature Survey

3

SPA 3530Latin American Short Story

3

SPA 3700Latin American and Spanish Literature in Translation

3

SPA 4240Culture and Medicine in Latin America

3

SPA 4610Language Internship I, II

3

SWK 2500Diversity: Oppression, Privilege and Social Justice

3

TRS 1310Latino/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.