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 2024 Latin American And Caribbean Studies Minor Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
HIS 3072 History of Modern Latin America
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27471
In Person: T/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Mark Rice
LTS 3007 Puerto Rican Culture
UWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26844
In Person: W 6:05PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Rojo Robles Mejias
LTS 3015 Cuban Culture and Society
CRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26879
Hybrid Asynchronous: Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Theodore Henken
LTS 3021 The U.S. and Mexican Border (Cross-listed with ANT 3021 and SOC 3021)
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27142
In Person: M/W 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
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: 26878
In Person: F 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Shelly Eversley
POL 3364 Latin American and Caribbean Political Systems
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 32029
In Person: T/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Stephanie Golob
SPA 4271 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27272
In Person: T/Th 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Camila Torres Castro
LACS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26790
In Person: T/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26791
In Person: T/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
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