本科专业

Latino and Latin American Studies Minor

Students interested in broadening their knowledge of Latin American 历史 along with Hispanic and Latino life in the United States can minor in Latino and Latin American Studies alongside any major. In particular, this interdisciplinary program complements fields of study such as 西班牙语, 全球研究, 社会学, biblical and theological studies, 历史.

As a Latino and Latin American Studies minor, you’ll study the rich and multifaceted cultures, 文学, 宗教, histories of the Latino people. The program seeks to nurture your intellectual, 社会, political development through the consideration of the Latino experience.

为什么选择北公园?

North Park’s Department of Latin American Studies and Initiatives, as part of our Collaboratory for Urban and Intercultural Learning, promotes the richness of the Latino peoples and culture. Our programming offers 社会 and educational engagement with the many facets of U.S. 以及全球拉丁裔生活.

在澳门网络博彩游戏, we aspire to educate students about Latino cultures, promote camaraderie between the campus and Latino communities, help you grow deeper in your faith. 我们的课程, sponsored lectures and topics conferences, partnerships with 芝加哥 organizations, 艺术家, exhibitors will give you unique opportunities to engage in Latino studies.

小的需求

To meet the requirements for this minor, students must complete the following:

  • Prerequisite of Basic 西班牙语 II (SPAN 1020), or equivalent
  • 18 semester hours beyond SPAN 1020 or equivalent, with core coursework in Latino/Latin American studies, biblical and theological studies, 通信, 社会学, 和西班牙语
  • A portfolio submitted to the program director that includes a self-assessment, reflection on their educational experiences, samples of work from their completed courses

Some coursework for this minor may be done through the North Park 在厄瓜多尔昆卡的项目, the Council for the Christian Colleges & Universities Latin American Studies Program in San José, Costa Rica.

This minor is not a standalone program; students must complete a 全日制本科专业 at North Park in order to graduate from the University.

Learn more about LAS program requirements and view course offerings.