Latino and Latin American Studies at North Park

Expand your understanding of Latin American history and Hispanic and Latino life in the United States with a minor in Latino and Latin American Studies. As a minor, you’ll explore Latino cultures, literature, religions, and histories while deepening your intellectual, social, and political awareness.

Featured course

SPAN 3170–The Cultures of Latin America
Advanced intermediate course taught in Spanish that introduces major trends in four regions of Latin America: the Caribbean, the Andes, the Southern Cone, and Central America. Course content will expand vocabulary and reinforce grammar while improving skills of summary and synthesis.

Minor requirements

• Prerequisite: Basic Spanish II (SPAN 1020) or equivalent
• 18 semester hours beyond SPAN 1020
  • At least one course from the LAS offerings: (LAS 3910, 4910)
  • At least one course each in three of the following four areas:
    • Biblical and theological studies — BTS 3910
    • Communication studies — COMM 2750
    • Sociology — SOC 2090, 2130
    • Spanish — SPAN 2130, 3170, 3300, 3400, 3910, 4010

• Portfolio submission including self-assessment, educational reflections, and coursework samples

Students can also complete coursework in Cuenca, Ecuador, or through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ Latin American Studies Program in San José, Costa Rica. This minor must be paired with a major to fulfill graduation requirements.