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.
Fall 2026 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
LACS 4901 Latin America and the Caribbean
(Cross-listed with BLS 4901 FTRA-LEC Regular;37788 and LTS 4901 FTRA-LEC Regular;37787)
FMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39639
Hybrid Synchronous: TBA
Instructor: TBA
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 38093
In Person: TuTh 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: TBA
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean
(Cross-listed with BLS 4902 ETRA-LEC Regular; 37793, BLS 4900 MSA-LEC Regular; 37794, LTS 4902 ETRA-LEC Regular;37792, LTS 4902 MSA-LEC Regular; 37791)
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37827
Hybrid Synchronous: Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Tu 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
MSA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37826
Online Synchronous: Sa 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Keisha Allan
LTS 3012 Latinas: Soc & Cult Survey
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37882
In Person: MoWe 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
LTS 3012H Hon: Latinas Soc & Cult Survey
EMWH-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39812
In Person: MoWe 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
LTS 3015 Cuban Culture and Society
FMA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39898
Hybrid Asynchronous: Mo 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Katrin Hansing
LTS 3058 Contemp Latin Amer Fict
(Cross-listed with CMP 3058 UTA-LEC Regular; 39652)
UTA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39650
In Person: Tu 6:05PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
LTS 3125 Race and Ethnic Relation
(Cross-listed with ANT 3125 DMWA-LEC Regular; 39620, BLS 3125 DMWA-LEC Regular; 39986, SOC 3125 DMWA-LEC Regular; 39634)
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39987
In Person: MoWe 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Hakan Yilmaz
LTS 4900 Seminar in Black and Latino Studies
**For minor elective only. This course cannot be used for the capstone requirement.**
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37881
In Person: TBA
Instructor: TBA
POL 3364 Lat Am&Carib Pol Sys
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39801
In Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Stephanie Golob
Summer 2026 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Culture
(Cross-listed with BLS 4902 S1DA-LEC Five Wk 1; 7122, BLS 4902 S2AA-LEC Five Wk 2; 7121 LTS 4902 S1DA-LEC Five Wk 1; 7195, LTS 4902 S2AA-LEC Five Wk 2; 7194)
S1DA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7198
Online-Synchronous: MoWeTh 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
S2AA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7197
Online-Synchronous: MoWeTh 7:45AM – 10:15AM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
ENG 3038 Srv Carib Ltt In Eng
(Cross-listed with BLS 3038 S1CA-LEC Five Wk 1; 7123 CMP 3038 S1CA-LEC Five Wk 1; 7311)
S1CA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7310
Online Synchronous: MoTuTh 2:00PM – 4:30PM
Instructor: Kevin Frank
LTS 3007 Puerto Rican Culture
S2CA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7196
Online Synchronous: MoTuTh 2:00PM – 4:30PM
Instructor: Miguel Trelles
MSC 3031 Msc Of Lat Am& Carib
S2EA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7208
Online Synchronous: MoTuTh 8:15PM – 10:45PM
Instructor: Peter Wellington
Contact
Professor Elena Martinez, 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
- Ted Henken, Joint appointment Sociology and Anthropology and Black and Latino Studies
- Elena M. Martinez, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
- Mary McGlynn, English