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Minor: Latinx Studies [LS]
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The Latinx Studies Minor presents a broad introduction to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States as well as a focused introduction to the study of Latinx peoples in the United States and Latina America. The minor is designed to complement many different fields of study, and gives students the opportunity to learn about U.S. Latinx people through interdisciplinary coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and the professions.

TOP FIVE

REASONS TO STUDY
Latinx Studies [LS]

1. Understand the history, complexity, and diversity of Latinx peoples.


2. Learn to recognize and challenge systems of power and inequality.


3. Participate in an interdisciplinary scholarly community.


4. Become a more informed and engaged citizen.


5. Build a foundation to support study in a wide variety of majors.

COURSES YOU
MAY NEED

• ES 101


• Choose one: SPAN 218, SPAN 228, HIST 248, ENG 243, ES 254


• Choose at least one qualifying course from the following humanities codes: CINE, COLT, ENG, FLR, HUM, LING, PHIL, REL, SPAN, TA


• Choose at least one qualifying course from the following social science codes: ANTH, EC, ENVS, GEOG, HIST, PS, SOC, WGS

MINOR CREDITS

Required         4
Electives       20

Total       24

WHERE CAN I GO?

• Non- and inter-governmental organizations


• Nonprofits and public interest groups


• Cultural heritage organizations


• Civil rights organizations


• Educational institutions

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Critical thinking and analysis


• Domestic advocacy


• Policy development and analysis


• Strategies for social change


• Public outreach and community relations

MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:

• Anthropology


• Family and Human Services


• Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies (IRES)


• Journalism

Contact Us

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-3900
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 9/15/2020