University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 18 courses
The Mexican Studies minor allows students with an interest in Mexico to augment their major programs with courses that expose them to the history, literature, and culture of Mexico. Given Southern California’s proximity to Mexico, the demographics of Los Angeles, and the shared history of Mexico and the Southwest, the minor is a natural complement to many majors.
The Minor: Required Lower-Division Courses (8 to 9 units):
Complete two courses as follows:
The Minor: Required Lower-Division Courses (8 to 9 units):: Spanish 25 or 27
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 25 | Advanced Spanish Composition | 4 |
| SPAN 27 | Advanced Spanish Composition for Heritage Speakers | 4 |
The Minor: Required Lower-Division Courses (8 to 9 units):: Elective
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 8A | Colonial Latin America | 5 |
| HIST 8B | Modern Latin America | 5 |
| HIST 8C | Contemporary Latin American Film and Culture | 5 |
| SPAN 44 | Latin American Cultures | 5 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (20 to 22 units):
Complete five courses as follows:
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (20 to 22 units):: Mexican Culture and Literature
Complete three Mexican culture and literature courses selected from Spanish 135 through 175 in consultation with the undergraduate adviser.
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (20 to 22 units):: Electives
Select two courses from:
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