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Undergraduate Program
The Latin American and Caribbean undergraduate specialization program has close to 100 students enrolled. While strengthening the Spanish and Portuguese language offerings, newly-added three levels of Haitian Creole increase academic options. Course offerings extend beyond language and literature to a range of disciplinary and inter- disciplinary course options.The annual undergraduate conference gives students the opportunity to present research projects they have done for a class or study abroad to their peers and faculty. Students also can learn about career options for after graduation. Working with professional schools has expanded course offerings at MSU and in Latin America through Study abroad programs. Nationally, MSU ranks first for study abroad with over 30 undergraduate programs in Latin America.
Specialization in Latin American & Caribbean Studies
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The Specialization in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is available to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at MSU. The specialization compliments a number of major fields and provides an opportunity for students to create a multidisciplinary specialty with Latin America and the Caribbean as the focus. Advising for the specialization is handled by the undergraduate coordinator in the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS).
SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS (24 Credits)
- Demonstrate proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese equivalent to two years of study at the university level.
- Complete at least 12-14 credits in core courses from at least three of the departments listed below.
CORE COURSES
ANP 410 Topics on Latin America (3)
ANP 453 Mesoamerican Prehistory (3)
EC 412 Economic Analysis of Latin America (3)
GEO 335 Geography of Latin America (3)
HA 444 Modern Latin American and Latino Art (3)
HST 380 Colonial Latin America (3)
HST 381 National Latin America (3)
HST 382 Modern Brazil (3)
HST 383 The Caribbean (3)
HST 384 Modern Mexico (3)
HST 385 Modern Spanish Central & South America (3)
HST 486 Seminar in Latin American History (3)
IAH 203 Latin America and the World (4)
IAH 211C* Area Studies in the Americas (4)
ISS 330C Latin America: Social Science Perspectives (4)
JRN 391* Current Issues in Journalism
MC 324C Reg. Politics: Latin Am. and the Caribbean (4)
MUS 430 Music of the Caribbean (2)
PLS 352 Latin American Politics (3)
PRT 320 Advanced Portuguese (3)
PRT 340 Luso/Brazilian Language and Culture (3)
SPN 432 Latin America and its Literature (3)
SPN 472 Topics in Literature of the Americas (3)
PRT 320 Advanced Portuguese (3)
PRT 340 Luso/Brazilian Language and Culture (3)
SPN 432 Latin America and its Literature (3)
SPN 472 Topics in Literature of the Americas (3)
* To be counted toward the requirements for the specialization, this must be a section specifically focused on Latin America or the Caribbean. Please consult with the undergraduate advisor prior to enrolling.
- Complete at least 6-8 additional credits from the courses listed in item 2 above or with the approval of the undergraduate adviser for Latin American and Caribbean studies, other courses having substantial Latin American and Caribbean content may be used to satisfy this requirement. These courses may include independent study, special topics courses, study abroad courses, or indigenous languages of Latin America and the Caribbean. Students who have achieved second year proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese may also count 200-level courses in their third language toward this requirement.
- Complete at least 4 credits of advanced study courses approved by the undergraduate adviser for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. At least 2 credits of advanced study must be earned through enrollment in SSC 490 Latin American of these four credits must be earned through enrollment in SSC 490 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Seminar. An additional 2 credits may be completed by repeating SSC 490 or completion of advanced study such as independent study, research or guided reading.
Upon completion of the requirements for the Specialization in Latin American and Caribbean Studies as specified by the CLACS undergraduate advisor, the student should request certification for the completion of the specialization when applying for graduation. After certification is approved, the specialization will appear on the student's transcript.
Contact:
Kristin Janka Millar
Undergraduate Specialization Coordinator/Advisor
Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies
300 International Center
Phone: 517/353-1690
E-mail: kristin@msu.edu
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