Latina/Latino Studies
Department Office: 510 East Chalmers, Champaign, (217) 265-0370
Email: lls-studies@illinois.edu
The Undergraduate Major in Latina/Latino Studies explores the experiences and lives of Latina/os in the context of the United States. The major provides a broad and deep approach to theory, research, and multidisciplinary study of the Latina/o experience. Students will complete 34 hours of required and elective courses, and a minimum of 18 hours of supporting course work or a minor in an area outside of the major. Students majoring in Latina/Latino Studies receive excellent preparation for graduate study or careers in education, social and welfare policy, counseling, law, public policy, and other fields that address Latino issues.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: aprodrig@illinois.edu
www.lls.illinois.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required hours: 52 hours required, including 34 hours in Latina/Latino Studies courses
General education: The LAS General Education requirements will fulfill the Campus General Education requirements.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Advising: The Department of Latina/Latino Studies provides advising for students. Students will also be assigned a faculty advisor to help plan a coherent program in their selected area of study.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Core Course Requirements | |
| 3 | LLS 100 - Intro to Latina-Latino Studies |
| 3 | LLS 385- Theory and Methods in LLS |
Thematic Areas |
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| 6 | A. Literature, Media and Culture |
| 6 | B. Race, Gender, and Sexuality |
| 6 | C. History, Politics, and Society |
| 4 | LLS 490 - Senior Thesis or LLS 495 - Senior Honors Thesis |
| 6 | LLS Electives selected from the list of all LLS and cross-listed LLS classes |
| 18 | Supporting coursework chosen in consultation with an advisor; may be a campus approved minor |
| 52 | Total required hours |
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level Latina/Latino Studies courses must be taken on this campus.
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 completing seven courses (at least 21 credit hours) chosen in consultation with the Department of Latina/Latino advisor. The courses must form a coherent program of study and be approved by the Department of Latina/Latino Studies or Latina/Latino Studies advisor.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | LLS 100 - Intro to Latina-Latino Studies |
| 3 | LLS 385- Theory and Methods in LLS |
| Thematic Areas Students must take one course in each of the following three areas. A list of courses is maintained in the Department's office. |
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| 3 | A. Literature, Media, and Culture |
| 3 | B. Race, Gender, and Sexuality |
| 3 | C. History, Politics, and Society |
| 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.