Requirements for Major
The requirements for a major in Latin American Studies are as follows: (1) Either SPAN 2020 or PORT 2120 and (2) 30 credits of courses in the Latin American field offered by the departments of Anthropology, Economics, English, French, Politics, History, Portuguese, Religion, Sociology and Spanish. No more than 15 credits in any one department may be counted toward the major. All the Majors are required to take LAST 4050 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Latin American Studies. This course will be offered once a year.
Students can take classes of Latin American Studies in the U.Va. Program Valencia which are considered Direct Credit. (www.virginia.edu/valencia)
Students can enroll exclusively in the courses listed in the Course Offering Directory online. Students need their advisor’s permission to enroll in other courses.
The major’s thesis is not required but is offered as an option for students interested in specific topics of research. The Latin American Studies Program also offers a Distinguished Major Program. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.400 to be accepted. A Distinguished Majors thesis is required. Details are available at the program office located in Wilson Hall 110.
Requirements for Minor
The requirements for a minor in Latin American studies are as follow: (1) Either SPAN 2020 or PORT 2120; and (2) 18 credits of courses in the Latin American field offered by the departments of Anthropology, Economics, French, English, Politics, History, Portuguese, Religion, Sociology, and Spanish. No more than 9 credits in any one department may be counted toward the minor. Students must take courses in at least three departments. Students may transfer up to 9 credits per semester or year from programs abroad.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Klubock, 281 Nau Hall, P.O. Box 400180, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4180; (434) 924-6403; www.virginia.edu/latinamerican.
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