Requirements for the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor – 18 Credits

Consisting of 18 credits, this minor is designed to incorporate perspectives from a wide range of disciplines such as literature, history, women’s studies, geography, politics and sociology. Accordingly, student will take two courses from each of three categories as follows: literature, language and the fine arts; history and culture; and social sciences. The category in which LACS 0301 - Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies  is counted will depend on its topic in a given semester. Additional courses may also be used to fulfill the requirement in a category with approval of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies advisor.

Proficiency in Spanish, French or Portuguese should be an important goal for those intending to work or to pursue advanced study in an area related to Latin America. For the purpose of this minor students are required, prior to the beginning of the senior year, to attain intermediate-level competency in Spanish, French or Portuguese as judged by successful completion of the fourth semester language study or equivalent experience.

For advising please see Professor Brain Conz (bconz@westfield.ma.edu) in the department of Geography and Regional Planning or Professor Gabrial Aquino (gaquino@westfield.ma.edu) in the department of Sociology. More information about the minor can be found at www.westfield.ma.edu/sociology/LAS/.