LACS Program Organization And Requirements
Program Organization:
The courses in Latin American & Caribbean Studies and introductory course and a capstone seminar, required of all students seeking to complete a minor. The Elective courses in the program are divided into three categories:
Historical Process
Language and the Arts
Modern Cultural Experience
The courses are drawn from various general studies categories as well as several degree programs. The program is open to all students, regardless of ethnic background, and its requirements can be met by students in any major program of study.
Requirements For The Minor
Completion of a minor in Latin American & Caribbean studies requires a 20 credit sequence of five courses. As part of this 20 credits, each student must complete GEN 1301: Introduction to Latin America & the Caribbean, and GIS 3130: Latin American & Caribbean Studies Senior Seminar. Of the remaining three courses, one must be drawn from each of the three topical categories already mentioned.
Students wishing to complete a minor will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish (or another relevant language), either by completing two semesters of college Spanish or through individual evaluation by the language faculty. Credits for these language courses will be taken in addition to the 20 credit program requirement. Students interested in completing the minor should notify the coordinator of Latin American & Caribbean Studies as early as possible.
A partial list of courses available in the major follows.
Required Courses:
GEN 1301: Introduction To Latin America & The Caribbean
GIS 3130: LACS Senior Seminar
Historical Process Courses:
ANTH 2134: Early Civilizations
ECON 3670: Economic Development
GAH 2172: Religion & Social Change in Latin America
HIST 1160: Latin American History I: Political Development
HIST 1161: Latin American History II: Social and Economic Development
POLS 2264: Politics of Developing Areas
Language and the Arts Courses:
GEN 2230: Black American Experience Through Dance
LANG 2240: Intermediate Spanish I
LANG 2241: Intermediate Spanish II
LANG 3240: Advanced Spanish
LANG 3241: Spanish Composition: A Cultural Approach
LITT 3770: Latin American Short Story
LITT 3774 Latin American Literature
Modern Cultural Experience Courses:
ANTH 2233: Caribbean Cultures
ANTH 3740: Ethnicity
ANTH 3827: Creole Language & Culture
GAH 2216: Puerto Rican History & Culture
GIS 3639: Immigration & Immigrants
GSS 2191: Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
SOCY 2213: Minority-Majority Relations
Information About the Program:
Laurie Greene
Latin American & Caribbean Studies Coordinator
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
PO Box 195
Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
Phone: (609) 652-4564
Fax: (609) 748-5559
Email: laurie.greene@stockton.edu