Latina/Latino Studies
Program Office: 510 East Chalmers, Champaign, (217) 265-0370
Interdisciplinary Minor in Latina/Latino Studies
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Latina/Latino Studies will allow students following any major plan of study to gain extensive knowledge in Latina/Latino Studies by means of a set of seven courses (at least 21 credit hours) chosen in consultation with a Latina/Latino Studies Program Advisor. The courses must form a coherent program of study and be approved by the Latina/Latino Studies Program Committee or Advisor.
E-mail: llsp@illinois.edu
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | LLS 100 - Intro to Latina-Latino Studies |
| 3 | LLS 385- Theory and Methods in LLS |
| Thematic Areas: | |
| 3 | A. Literature, Media, and Culture Students must take at least one course in this area. Students may choose courses from a list in the Latina/Latino Studies office. |
| 3 | B. Race, Gender, and Sexuality Students must take at least one course in this area. Students may choose courses from a list in the Latina/Latino Studies office. |
| 3 | C. History, Politics, and Society Students must take at least one course in this area. Students may choose courses from a list in the Latina/Latino Studies office. |
| 6 | 2 elective courses selected from the list of all LLS and cross-listed LLS classes |
| 21 | Total required hours |
No more than 3 hours may be at the 100 level and at least 6 hours must be 300 and 400-level courses.
Students must officially declare their minor by registering with the Latina/Latino Studies advisor.
Completion of the program requires a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (A+ = 4.0) in Latina/Latino Studies courses.