Latin American Studies for Technical Applications Minor
Minor In Latin American Studies for Technical Application
The minor in Latin American Studies for Technical Applications is an interdisciplinary minor that allows students to develop deeper understanding of the cultures and languages of Latin America while simultaneously honing and implementing the technical skills they are acquiring in the courses needed for their majors. This minor aims to include students of all levels of Spanish language, including heritage and native speakers.
The minor requires 12 credit hours from an approved list of courses, with 6 credit hours taken at the 3xxx level or higher. At least two weeks (14 days) of documented experience in a Latin American country as part of an S&T-approved program is required. The lists for Areas 2 and 3 will grow as other faculty on campus develop courses as part of the minor. The minor also aims for breadth of knowledge. Therefore, courses from one area cannot count twice.
| Area 1: Spanish Proficiency. To fulfill this, students must complete 6 hours of Spanish at the level of 1180 (Intermediate Spanish) or above. Courses that count towards this area include: | ||
| SPANISH 1180 | Intermediate Spanish | 4 |
| SPANISH 2000 | Special Problems | 0-6 |
| SPANISH 2001 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPANISH 2110 | Basic Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPANISH 2160 | Hispanic Culture | 3 |
| SPANISH 2170 | Masterpieces Of Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPANISH 2180 | Intermediate Spanish Composition | 3 |
| SPANISH 3000 | Special Problems | 0-6 |
| SPANISH 3001 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPANISH 3100 | Spanish Translation for Technical Applications | 3 |
| SPANISH 4000 | Special Problems | 0-6 |
| SPANISH 4001 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPANISH 4302 | Phonetics and Phonology of Spanish | 3 |
| SPANISH 4311 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPANISH 4330 | Professional Spanish | 3 |
| SPANISH 4350 | Spanish Literature, Science, and Technology | 3 |
| Area 2: Technical Applications in Latin America. Students must take one of the following courses, for a total of 3 credits. Other courses will be added to Area 2 as they are developed. | ||
| CHEM ENG 5001 Special Topics TBD | ||
| GEO ENG 2407 | Geology and Engineering of Ancient and Modern Peru | 1 |
| GEO ENG 5556 | Renewable Energy Systems (When the course is focused on Latin America) | 3 |
| SPANISH 3100 | Spanish Translation for Technical Applications | 3 |
| SP&M S 3235 | Intercultural Communication (When the course is focused on Latin America) | 3 |
| Area 3: General Latin American Studies. Students must take one of the following, for a total of 3 credits. Other courses will be added at Area 3 as they are developed. | ||
| ENGLISH 3001/TCH COM 3001 | Special Topics (Costa Rica in Text) | 3 |
| HISTORY 3001 | Special Topics (History of Science & Technology in Latin America) | 3 |
| SPANISH 2160 | Hispanic Culture | 3 |
Area 4: Experience abroad in Latin America. Students must spend at least 14 days in a Latin American country as part of an S&T-approved program, such as faculty-led study abroad, a semester- or year-long program at partner institutions, an internship, or Engineers Without Borders (EWB). This may be fulfilled via multiple trips to multiple locations within Latin America.