Latin American and Latino Studies (Minor)
Explores the history, culture, politics and languages of Latin America and U.S. Latino communities. Students gain global perspectives and interdisciplinary skills applicable to careers in education, social services, research and cultural organizations.
This minor combines coursework in humanities, social sciences and language, with an internship option to provide hands-on experience. Students study Latin American and U.S. Latino history, literature, art and social issues while developing research, writing and critical thinking skills. Courses prepare students for graduate study, public service, cultural institutions and careers engaging with diverse communities.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Interdisciplinary and Public Comparative Humanities
Academic Plan Code(s): LSLAMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LALS 310 | Introduction to Latin American Studies - P2, SB | 3 |
| LALS 311 | Introduction to U.S. Latino Studies - P1, SB | 3 |
| LALS 400 | Latin American and Latino Studies Internship - CUE, WR | 3 |
| Spanish or Portuguese course at the 200 level or above | 3 | |
| Select one course in a Humanities area from the following: | 3 | |
ARTH 342 | Special Topics in Art History - WR 1 | |
ARTH 365 | Mexican Art and Architecture | |
ARTH 542 | Special Topics - WR 1 | |
ARTH 544 | Pan-African Art: Form and Content | |
ENGL 369 | Minority Traditions in American Literature - AH, P1 | |
ENGL 373 | Women and Global Literature - AH, P2 | |
ENGL 549 | Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature - CUE | |
ENGL 554 | Women's Personal Narratives - CUE | |
HON 336 | Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR 1 | |
HUM 377 | African-American Religion - AH, P1 | |
HUM 380 | Culture of Iberia-Latin America | |
HUM 382 | Native American Cultures | |
HUM 562 | Selected Topics 1 | |
LALS 200 | Exploring Latin America - AH, P2 | |
LALS 313 | Panamanian Culture - P2, SB | |
M L 313 | Special Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture | |
M L 356 | Latin American Literature | |
M L 551 | Special Topics | |
SPAN/M L 260 | Cultures of Latin America - AH, P2 | |
SPAN 313 | Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics 1 | |
SPAN 403 | Foundations of Latin American Nations and Identities | |
SPAN 404 | Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Latin America | |
SPAN 499 | Special Topics in Spanish Culture, Literature and Linguistics 1 | |
SPAN 524 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | |
SPAN 527 | Latin American Literature: Colonial Period through 19th Century | |
SPAN 528 | Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre | |
SPAN 529 | Spanish-American Poetry | |
SPAN 530 | Spanish-American Narrative | |
SPAN 554 | Hispanic Culture through Film and Media | |
SPAN 599 | Special Topics 1 | |
TA 326 | Cultural Diversity in Performance - AH, P1 | |
TA 365 | Theatre of the African World - AH, P2 | |
TA 555 | Special Topics in Theatre | |
| Select one course in Social Sciences from the following: | 3 | |
ANTH 325 | The Anthropology of Latin America - P2, SB | |
ANTH 333 | Globalizing Inequalities - WR | |
ANTH 338 | Anthropology of Refugees | |
ANTH 562 | Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology | |
COMM 450 | Advanced Intercultural Communication - CUE, WR | |
COMM 510 | Special Topics in Communication Studies 1 | |
GEOG/LALS 510 | Urbanism in the Global South: Cities and Space | |
HIST 310 | Studies in History | |
HIST 331 | Colonial Latin America | |
HIST 332 | Latin America, 1820 to Present | |
HIST 333 | Women in Latin American History | |
HIST 503 | Advanced Studies in History | |
HON 436 | Honors Seminar in Humanities - WR 1 | |
HON 446 | Honors Seminar in Social Sciences - WR 1 | |
LALS 317 | Social Sciences Special Topics in Latino Studies | |
LALS 321 | Social Science Special Topics in Latin American Studies | |
MKT 370 | Global Marketing | |
PAS 206 | Introduction to Caribbean Studies - P2, SB | |
PAS 219 | Survey of Brazilian Music | |
PAS 227 | Survey of American Diversity | |
PAS 247 | Language, Protest and Identity | |
PAS 329 | Slave Trade and Slavery | |
PAS 346 | African Languages in the Diaspora | |
PAS 360 | African Diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America | |
PAS 392 | Faces of Global Poverty - WR | |
PAS 396 | History of the Caribbean | |
PAS 505 | The Black Atlantic | |
PAS 510 | Advanced Topics in Afro-American and African Studies | |
PAS 532 | Slave Trade and Slavery in the African World | |
PAS 533 | The History and Popular Culture of the African Diaspora | |
PAS 542 | Black Women's Voices - WR | |
PAS 547 | Language, Race, Class and Gender | |
PAS 581 | Pan-African Art: Form and Content | |
POLS 315 | Race, Law and Politics - P1, SB | |
POLS 204 | Introduction to International Relations | |
POLS 331 | The United Nations and International Organization - WR | |
POLS 332 | International Law - WR | |
POLS 336 | Politics of European Integration and Foreign Policy | |
POLS 370 | Latin American Politics - P2, SB | |
POLS 371 | Latin America in the World | |
POLS 444 | Law, Diplomacy and Power: The Foreign Relations of the U.S. | |
POLS 506 | Topics in International Relations | |
POLS 530 | International Negotiation | |
POLS 563 | Women in Developing Countries - WR | |
SOC 210 | Race in the United States - P1, SB | |
SOC 323 | Diversity and Inequality | |
SOC 392 | Faces of Global Poverty - WR | |
SOC 454 | Social Inequality & Stratification - CUE, WR | |
SOC 464 | Race and Ethnicity - CUE, WR | |
WGST 333 | Women in Latin American History | |
WGST 343 | Faces of Global Poverty - WR | |
WGST 401 | Community Internship | |
WGST 520 | Women's Personal Narratives | |
WGST 558 | Women in Developing Countries - WR | |
WGST 593 | Topics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Humanities | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
Course substitutions must be approved by the Director of Latin American and Latino Studies program.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
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Special Topics Courses – content varies by semester. Subject to advisor approval.