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2010-2011 University Catalog

Latin American Studies Minor

Banner Code: LAS

Web: las.gmu.edu

Students minoring in Latin American studies must demonstrate reading, speaking, or writing knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese by exam or by achieving a minimum grade of 2.00 in a 300-level course in the language selected.

This program of study is offered by the Latin American Studies Program .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

Five elective courses (15 credits) in at least three departments

Students may satisfy the electives with any course that contains a significant emphasis on Latin America or the culture, politics, sociology, or history of Latinos living in the United States. Students should select courses in consultation with the program director.

Total: 18 credits