Undergraduate Program - Latin American and Latino Studies Program

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The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at Wake Forest University provides students with the opportunity to undertake a multidisciplinary study of the history, geography, economics and politics of Latin America and the Caribbean, and of the Latino population in the U.S.

Minor Program in LALS

The Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies consists of a total of 15 hours:

3 of these (but no more) may also count toward the student’s major.
Courses applied toward other minors may also be applied toward the Latin-American and Latino Studies minor.
Candidates for the minor are required to take LAS 210. This is taught once a year. Minor should plan accordingly.
In addition, candidates take 12 hours of coursework related to Latin America or to Latinos in the U.S.
No more than 6 of these 12 hours may be in a single discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese either by completing at least one Spanish or Portuguese course at the 200 level or by undergoing an oral proficiency interview with a member of the faculty of the Department of Romance Languages.

Declaring the Minor

To declare the Latin American and Latino Studies Minor, you need to complete the online Add/Drop: Major, Minor, and Concentration form which can be found in Virtual Campus (WIN). For instructions, please visit the Registrar’s website.

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All students that wish to declare the minor must take LAS 210

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Minor Program in LALS

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