Minor Requirements

The Latin American and Latinx Studies minor consists of six courses designated as LALS that come from at least four academic units. At least one course must be at the 300-level. Up to two courses may be taken off campus, subject to program approval. No more than one Short Term course may count toward the minor.

Courses Taken Outside of Bates

To request that an off-campus external course count toward the minor, students should submit a copy of the syllabus to their academic advisor, preferably before they register for the class. To be eligible for program credit, students must, upon completing their off-campus study, submit supporting materials such as that can include syllabi, outside reading assignments, and substantive written work that includes instructor feedback.  Courses taken off-campus may count toward the breadth-of-study requirements with the approval of the program chair. Courses taken abroad may not substitute for the required 300-level seminar, which must be taken at Bates

Pass/Fail

Courses taken Pass/Fail may not count toward the Latin American and Latinx Studies minor.

Declaration Restrictions

Students who have declared the Latin American and Latinx Studies minor may not declare the following:

• Latin American and Latinx Studies major

Other Considerations

None.