Spanish I and II (or equivalent) These courses are offered every semester and also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement.
Four elective courses with no more than 2 coming from any single department.Students may double count coursework and use courses for the Latin American Studies minor towards other academic programs, such as majors or minors in Spanish, History or Geography.
Courses offered in Spring 2024
This course introduces students to a diversity of Latin American/Latinx literatures from a variety of national and cultural contexts, with a historical span from colonization through revolution to the 21st century, with attention to political, geographical, and literary contexts. Course requirements will include one literary analysis essay, one research-based project and essay, and midterm and final exams. Authors we will read include: Gabriela Mistral, Octavio Paz, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende, and Kali Fajardo-Anstine.
A critical examination of major trends in contemporary drama and theatre throughout the world. We will focus on major trends through the lens of global markets, gender, and drag with focuses on the United States; London; Japan; Mexico; India; The Philippines; and Argentina. Cross-registered with WGS and the Latin American and Latinx studies minors. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in ENG 1001G and 1002G. WA
An introduction to basic elements of multimedia journalistic reporting and storytelling, including audio, video, slideshows, and online journalism formats.
This course will explore the Argentine culture through sports, film, music, food, politics, language, and literary texts from the nineteenth century to the present. Students will be introduced to cultural and historical themes that shape Argentine national identity. Class will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: WLS 3000. 3 credits.
This course focuses on the late 19th and 20th Century Latin American poetry, narrative, theatre, and essay. Students will examine a wide range of authors across the two centuries. The discussions in class will include both primary textbooks as well as photocopies provided by the professor. Other materials that will be included are videos, movies, and web pages. Class meetings will consist mainly of class and group discussions based on readings, and Internet searches made by the students. Class will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: WLS 3000
On Demand. Individual study of a topic of the student’s choice under the direction of a faculty member approved by the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies (Dr. Vanesa Landrus, vmlandrus@eiu.edu). The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to central registration. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Latin American & Latinx Studies minor; consent of supervising faculty member and permission of the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies program.