Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor
This interdisciplinary program examines historical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic conditions of the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The program will prepare students for pursuing careers in a wide range of fields. It will also allow students to gain a recognition of the economic opportunities that exist in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Paul André Feit Fund sponsors Latin American, Latino and Caribbean events at Baruch. In addition to an annual lecture by a distinguished scholar in the field, the fund sponsors lectures, field trips and students events.
Requirements for the Minor
To complete the liberal arts minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, students must take one of the required capstone courses (LACS 4901 or LACS 4902), with the remaining 6 credits selected from the electives list of courses offered by the participating departments: Black and Latino Studies, Communication Studies, English, Fine and Performing Arts, History, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology. One Feit Seminar on Latin American and Caribbean cultures and societies may replace one of the courses toward the minor, with approval from the Program Director.
Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.
Spring 2025 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
ENG 3038 Srv Carib Ltt In Eng
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4830
In-Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Kevin Frank
LTS 3007 Puerto Rican Culture
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4430
Online-Synchronous: Tu/Th 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Gustavo Quintero Vera
LTS 3012 Latinas: Soc & Cult Survey
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4850
In Person: Tu/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
LTS 3044 Migration in the Americas
FMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4684
In Person: Mo/We 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
LTS 3052 Latinx Film and Media
MFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4696
In Person: Fr 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Rojo Robles Mejias
LTS 3125 Race and Ethnic Relations
(cross-listed with ANT/BLS/SOC 3125)
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 18951
In Person: Tu/Th 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Marilynne Diggs Thompson
LTS 4900 Seminar in Black and Latino Studies
**For minor elective only. This course cannot be used for the capstone requirement.**
MFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4523
In Person: F 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
SPA 4228 Lat Amer Women Lit: 20th/21st
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4457
In Person: Tu/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Elena Martinez
THE 3043 Theatre Of Color U.S
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4848
In Person: Mo/We 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Antu Yacob
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Culture
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4426
In Person: Mo/We 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4437
In Person: T/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Margarita Rosa
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 29944
In Person: Tu/Th 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Margarita Rosa
Winter 2025 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Culture
JND3-LEC Winter; Class Number: 4426
Online Synchronous: Mon – Fri 1:00PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Gustavo Quintero Vera
JND4-LEC Winter; Class Number: 20015
Online Synchronous: Mon – Fri 2:30PM – 5:00PM
Instructor: Rojo Robles Mejias
Contact
Professor Stephanie R. Golob, Program Director
646-312-4423
Program Committee Members
- Esther Allen, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
- Carolle Charles, Sociology and Anthropology
- David Cruz de Jesús, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
- Thomas J. Desch-Obi, History
- Stephanie Golob, Political Science
- Ted Henken, Joint appointment Sociology and Anthropology and Black and Latino Studies
- Elena M. Martinez, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
- Mary McGlynn, English