Minor in Latino and Latin American Studies
Our interdisciplinary minor provides you with detailed information about the Latino experience in the United States as well as Latin American civilization. It benefits you if interested a career in teaching, public service, healthcare, law, business, the arts, the media or other fields. The minor also provides Latino students with a broader understanding of their own history and culture.
General Requirements
To qualify for the minor, you must complete eighteen semester hours of coursework. This consists of two core courses as well as four elective courses. All coursework in the minor must be taken for a letter grade (not pass\fail) and some elective courses have prerequisites or co-requisites. Consult the course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog before making your selections.
View current program requirements and electives.
Recommendations
If you would like to minor in Latino and Latin American Studies, you must make an appointment to plan a program of study. You should enroll in one of the core courses as soon as possible and then proceed to take courses in several different disciplines. It is also recommended that you consult with center staff on a regular basis to assure completion of requirements in a timely fashion.
*At least six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.
Course Schedule(s)
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LATS 101 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
Julia Gutiérrez |
No specific meeting time |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
06/17/2024-07/14/2024 |
|
HIST 381 |
Colonial Latin America |
Kristin Huffine |
Online: 100% |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
05/13/2024 - 06/14/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Samantha Morley |
Tuesday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
06/17/2024 - 08/11/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Alexis Ball |
Tuesday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
06/17/2024 - 08/11/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Rebecca Powers |
Monday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
06/17/2024 - 08/11/2024 |
|
POLS 260 |
Introduction to Comparative Politics |
Michael Clark |
No specific meeting time |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
06/17/2024 - 08/11/2024 |
|
SOCI 361 |
Race and Ethnicity |
Carol Walther |
Online: 100% |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
06/17/2024 - 07/14/2024 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Instructor | Day/Time | Location | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LATS 100 |
Introduction to Latin American Studies |
To be Announced |
No specific meeting time |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LATS 101 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
To be Announced |
No specific meeting time |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LATS 101 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
To be Announced |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Latino Center 121 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LATS 101 |
Introduction to Latino Studies |
To be Announced |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Latino Center 121 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
FLSP 215 |
Spanish for Heritage Speakers I |
Nancy Dominguez-Fret |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 268 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
FLSP 301 |
Spanish Grammar |
Frances Jaeger |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable Hall 246 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
FLSP 322 |
Introduction to Spanish-American Literature |
Francisco Solares-Larrave |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 268 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
FLSP 440 |
Spanish American Poetry and Theater |
Frances Jaeger |
Tuesday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
FLSP 480 |
Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics |
Mandy Stutenberg |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 268 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
HIST 381 |
Colonial Latin America |
Kristin Huffine |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 474 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
HIST 388 |
The Cuban Revolution and Its Legacy |
Christina Abreu |
No specific meeting time |
Online 100%: Asynchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
HIST 481 |
Indigenous Mexico |
Kristin Huffine |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 428 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
MGMT 487 |
Multinational Management |
To be Announced |
Monday/Wednesday |
Location to be determined |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
MGMT 487 |
Multinational Management |
To be Announced |
Monday/Wednesday |
Location to be determined |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
MKTG 367 |
Principles of Global Marketing |
Eunha Myung |
Monday/Wednesday |
Barsema Hall 127 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
MKTG 367 |
Principles of Global Marketing |
Valeria Penttinen |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Barsema Hall 131 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Cheryl Serrano |
Monday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
08/26/2024 - 08/26/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Cheryl Serrano |
Tuesday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
08/27/2024 - 08/27/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
James Cohen |
Monday |
Graham Hall 424 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
To be Announced |
Thursday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
LTIC 301 |
Teaching with A Multicultural Perspective |
Valerie Brosius |
Wednesday |
Online 100%: Synchronous |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
POLS 260 |
Introduction to Comparative Politics |
Michael Clark |
Tuesday/Thursday |
DuSable Hall 440 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
|
SOCI 361 |
Race and Ethnicity |
Carol Walther |
Monday/Wednesday |
DuSable Hall 310 |
08/26/2024 - 12/14/2024 |
Please check the NIU Schedule of Classes for the most up-to-date information.
Contact Us
Center for Latino and Latin American StudiesNorthern Illinois University
515 Garden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1531
latinostudies@niu.edu
