This program explores the history, languages, politics, societies, cultures, religions, and geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean. The minor is geared towards building an engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean as well as with their communities in Canada and the United States. Students may take courses offered by several departments across the university. The minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies prepares students for careers in a competitive global context in which the greater part of the Western Hemisphere plays an increasingly important role.
4.0 credits, meeting the following requirements:
While study of a relevant language is encouraged, the program does not have a language requirement.
- HIS290H5. It is recommended that this course be completed in the first year.
- 3.5 credits in at least two distinct disciplines selected from the list below; 1.0 credits must be at the 300+level.
Courses that can be counted toward this program are drawn from a range of offerings in the Humanities and Social Sciences at UTM:
- Art History: FAH356H5
- History: HIS290H5 or HIS330H5 or HIS390H5 or HIS391H5 or HIS454H5 or HIS490H5
- Language Studies: FRE282H5 or FRE283H5 or FSL205H5 or FSL206H5 or SPA100Y5 or SPA219H5 or SPA220Y5 or SPA221H5 or SPA222H5 or SPA235H5 or SPA259H5 or SPA275H5 or SPA305H5 or SPA319H5 or SPA320Y5 or SPA321H5 or SPA322H5
- Linguistics: LIN366H5 or LIN466H5
- Political Science: POL360H5 or POL361H5 or POL448H5
- Sociology: SOC253H5 or SOC427H5
In consultation with the Historical Studies Academic Advisor, and depending on the focus of the course, the following courses may qualify on a year-to-year basis: