Latin American Studies Minor

Faculty Contact:

Dr. Michael Dillon

Program overview:

The mission of the Latin American Studies Minor–an interdisciplinary minor–at Morehouse is to provide coursework and resources so that graduates will be able to interpret and explain current as well as historical events and cultural artifacts across diverse societies in the Latin America region. In addition, students will demonstrate ACTFL Intermediate Low level interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills in French, Portuguese or Spanish to use at home and abroad, in their professional and personal life, and in the global community as multilingual and multicultural citizens.

The department partners with educational organizations that offer semester or full-year programs abroad to encourage students to study and travel overseas. These programs can help students meet a significant part of their Spanish major or minor requirements. Additionally, the department arranges summer study abroad programs of its own. To learn more, please visit the department.
Language Clubs offer students opportunities to broaden their academic experience with exposure to target language right here in Atlanta. The club is a great way to meet other students interested in cultures, history, film, and literature.

Student learning outcomes:

• • Students will be able to demonstrate Intermediate Low* language skills through: a) listening comprehension, b) verbal communication, c) expository writing, and d) reading in French, Portuguese or Spanish.
• • Students will be able to interpret and explain current and historical events and cultural artifacts across diverse societies in the Latin America region.

*Based on The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012.

Department policies and/or General Education modifications:

• • A grade of C or higher is required for majors to satisfactorily complete all languages and electives designated for the program.