Central American and Transborder Studies

A minor in Central American Studies consists of 18 units.

1. Lower Division Requirements (9 units)

Select one of the following courses:

CAS 100 Introduction to Central American Studies (3)
CAS 102 The Salvadoran Experience (3)

Select one of the following courses:

CAS 201 Survey of Central American Literature (3)
CAS 202 Survey of Central American Visual, Installation and Performance Arts (3)

Required course:

CAS 270/F Fieldwork in Central American Communities (1/2)

2. Upper Division Requirements (9 units)

Select one of the following courses:

CAS 303 Central American Film (3)
CAS 309 Ancient to Pre-Modern History of Central American People (3)
CAS 310 Modern History of the Central American People (3)
CAS 311 The Central American Diaspora (3)
CAS 350 Urbanization in Central America (3)
CAS 355 Environment, Development and Social Exclusion in Central America (3)
CAS 364 Culture and Violence in Central America (3)

Select one of the following courses:

CAS 356 Afro-Caribbean Central American Cultures and Identities (3)
CAS 365 Changing Roles of Central American Women (3)
CAS 366 Contemporary Indigenous Peoples of Central America (3)

Select one of the following courses:

CAS 367 Contemporary Religious Movements in Central America (3)
CAS 368 Central American Revolutionary Movements (3)
CAS 369 Contemporary Social Movements in Central America (3)
CAS 410 The Central American Child (3)

Total Units in the Minor: 18