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 2026 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
LACS 4901 Latin America and the Caribbean
(Cross-listed with BLS 4901 MFA; 27431, BLS 4901 PTRA; 27440 and LTS 4901 MFA; 27430, LTS 4901 PTRA; 27441)
MFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27429
In Person: Fr 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Tshombe Miles
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27432
In Person: TuTh 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Tshombe Miles
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean
(Cross-listed with BLS 4902 DMWA; 26253, LTS 4902 DMWA; 26254)
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26255
In Person: MoWe 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Keisha Allan
BLS 3043 Theatre Of Color U.S
(Cross-listed with THE 3043)
DMW-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27719
In Person: MoWe 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Antu Yacob
LTS 3015 Cuban Culture and Society
BTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27506
In Person: TuTh 9:05AM – 10:20AM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
LTS 3044 Migration in the Americas
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27504
In Person: MoWe 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
LTS 3125 Race and Ethnic Relation
(Cross-listed with ANT 3125 ETRA; 26657, BLS 3125 ETRA; 27427, SOC 3125 ETRA; 26903)
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27426
In Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
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.**
BMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27449
In Person: MoWe 9:05AM – 10:20AM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
POL 3364 Lat Am&Carib Pol Sys
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26922
Online Synchronous: TuTh 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Ian Kaufman
SPA 4224 Contemporary Latin-American Sh
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26425
In Person: MoWe 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Elena Martinez
Winter 2026 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
LACS 4901 Latin America and the Caribbean
(Cross-listed with BLS 4901 JND3; 27414 and LTS 4901 JND3; 27416)
JND3-LEC Winter; Class Number: 27418
Online-Synchronous: MoTuWeThFr 1:00PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Tshombe Miles
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Culture
(Cross-listed with BLS 4902 JND4; 27415, LTS 4902 JND4; 27417 )
JND4-LEC Winter; Class Number: 27419
Online-Synchronous: MoTuWeThFr 2:30PM – 5:00PM
Instructor: Rojo Robles Mejias
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