University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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Latinx Studies, Minor


Latinx Studies is an 18 unit interdisciplinary minor housed within the Gender, Race and Identity Department.  Focused on the peoples, cultures, knowledges, and communities of Hispanic and/or Latin American descent in the United States, the minor emphasizes the diverse cultural and historical contributions of those communities and examines the variety of Latinx cultures that exist both in the United States and transnationally. The Latinx experience is considered within the context of historical and contemporary political realities that have shaped and are shaping issues ranging from immigration and citizenship, health care, education, law and justice, gender and sexuality, and other topics. Knowledge of Spanish is not required for this program; however, interested students may choose to use Spanish courses to fulfill some program requirements with prior advisor approval.

Contact Information


Students interested in pursuing a minor in Latinx Studies should contact the advisor in GRI.

Gender, Race, and Identity Program
Thompson Building 106
(775) 682-6480
https://www.unr.edu/gender-race-identity

I. Program Requirements (18 units)


At least 9 units must be in upper-division (300-400 level) courses.

A. Basic Competencies (3 units)


Choose one of the following introduction to intersectional, critical identity studies courses:

B. Arts, Communication, Culture and Society AND History and Politics Electives (15 units)


Choose 15 additional units from the following, with at least six units coming from Arts, Communication and Culture and at least 6 units coming from Society, History and Politics.