Latine Studies Minor
Ethnic & Gender Studies Program
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Office: 241 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3861
Dr. Jeanette McVicker, Program Coordinator
Email: jeanette.mcvicker@fredonia.edu
Dr. Jennifer Hildebrand, Director of Curriculum & Special Programming
(716) 673-4267
Email: hildebra@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/ethnic-gender-studies
As a minor within the interdisciplinary Ethnic & Gender Studies program, students will focus on Latine issues, culture and history within a social justice framework, and de la clase a la calle – “from the classroom discussion to the realities in the streets of our diverse communities.” The program provides an overview of the historical, political, social, educational, economic and cultural developments that affect Latines in the Americas.
“Latine” is defined broadly to include people of Latin American background who reside in the U.S., where they are the fastest growing ethnic population. We use “Latine,” following many other programs, to highlight the intersectional complexities of Latin American identity while also signaling an inclusive, gender-neutral term that is in use by Spanish-speaking people. At a time when globalization and immigration have become part of everyday political and social discourse, students gain an understanding of the complex dynamics of transnational communities and transculturation.
Latine Studies is for everyone! No matter your major or your future plans, the program will provide students with transferable intellectual skills and cultural knowledge. A minor in Latine Studies opens doors for careers in government, legislation and policy, education, international organizations, international business and marketing, immigration laws, urban planning, counseling and social work, literature, arts, the media, and many other fields.
Minor Requirements
The Latine Studies minor requires a minimum of 21 credit hours: up to 6 credit hours of transfer credit may be applied, with coordinator approval. No more than 6 credit hours may overlap a student’s major. Students may use courses taken retroactively after consultation with the coordinator. At least six credit hours, beyond the capstone, should be taken at the upper level (300/400).
Some courses require prerequisites. Click on any hyperlinked course for additional information.
SPANISH Language Course:
| SPAN 313 | Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| | or | |
| SPAN 314 | Spanish Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
A demonstrated proficiency at this level can fulfill this requirement; coordinator of World Languages & Cultures approval is required
Core courses:
| ETHN 202 | Foundations of Social Justice | 3 |
| ETHN 225 | Introduction to Latine History and Culture | 3 |
| ETHN 491 | Social Change Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives:
| Courses taken by advisement with ESG coordinator | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
3 credits must be at the upper level
Recommended Electives Include:
Students are encouraged to explore relevant Study Abroad courses and/or Internships to meet the elective requirements; discuss this option with the coordinator prior to registration.
Please note: students in any EGS minors are encouraged to register for the appropriate prefix (ETHN or WGST) when choosing cross listed courses from below as electives. Such courses can only be taken one for credit.
Total Credit Hours: 21