Ibero-American Studies, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in Ibero-American Studies offered on the Madrid campus provides a richly interdisciplinary approach to the history, politics and culture of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Courses — drawn from the fields of history, political science, anthropology, archaeology, economics, art history, philosophy and theology, as well as Spanish literature and Portuguese — enable students to explore the complex dynamics of Ibero-American societies, from the pre-historic era to the present. Moreover, by living and studying in Madrid and taking part in trips to or experiential opportunities in Latin America and different regions of the Iberian Peninsula, students not only study Ibero-American issues, they experience them.
Leadership
Francisco García-Serrano, Ph.D.
Director
Curriculum Overview
The IAS minor requires six courses, and courses of study may be tailored based on a student’s interests and career aspirations. Students at the Madrid campus can complete the IAS Minor in 2 semesters or in 1 semester and 1-2 summer sessions. Because the minor is multidisciplinary, students may simultaneously pursue it and their major area of study, all while staying on track for an on-time graduation.
General Requirements
Students must complete two semesters or one semester and one to two summer sessions in residence on the Madrid campus. Additional requirements include:
- The language of instruction of at least one of the courses from areas I and II (History / Social Sciences and Humanities) must be Spanish.
- Saint Louis University students must complete at least 12 of the 18 required credits on the Madrid campus.
- Students must participate in a pre-approved experiential learning activity in or related to Ibero-America or in the excursion to Latin America offered periodically after the spring semester final exam period, or must have demonstrated living experience in Latin America.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from group A and three from group B: | 6-9 | |
| Group A: Spanish History | ||
| Early Modern History of Spain:1469-1818 | ||
| Modern History Spain:1808-Pres | ||
| The Spanish Civil War | ||
| Medieval Spain | ||
| History of the Jews in Spain | ||
| Group B: Latin American History | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Social Sciences and Humanities | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from group A and three from group B: | 6-9 | |
| Group A: Iberian Studies | ||
| Economies of Latin America | ||
| History of Spanish Art | ||
| Art and History of Madrid | ||
| Golden Age of Spanish Art | ||
| Spanish Philosophy | ||
| America and the Middle East | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Group B: Latin American Studies | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Politics | ||
| Modern Art in Latin America | ||
| Economies of Latin America | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Christ and Color: Liberation Theology | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Language and Literature | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from group B: | 3-6 | |
| Group A: Spanish Literature | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Literature | ||
| Golden Age Drama | ||
| Don Quixote | ||
| 19th Century Spanish Novel | ||
| Generation of 98 | ||
| 20th Century Spanish Thought | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Short Story | ||
| 20th Century Spanish Poetry | ||
| 20th Century Spanish Novel | ||
| Twentieth Century Spanish Drama | ||
| Spanish Novel After 1970 | ||
| Spanish Literature and Film | ||
| Spanish Culture & Civilization | ||
| 16th - 17th Century Spanish Prose | ||
| Spanish Medieval Masterpieces | ||
| Group B: Latin American Literature and Portuguese | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Literature | ||
| Short Stories: History, Histories. Deciphering Latin-American Societies and Cultures | ||
| Latin American 'Modernism' | ||
| Contemporary Latin American Poetry | ||
| Contemporary Latin American Novel | ||
| Contemporary Latin-Am Drama | ||
| Latin Am Novel after 1970 | ||
| Latin American Testimony | ||
| Women's Literature in Latin America | ||
| Latin American Film | ||
| Cultural Stereotypes: Latin Am | ||
| Special Topics (Modern Tendencies in 20-Century Hispanic Drama) | ||
| Special Topics (Hispanic Literature in the US) | ||
| Intermediate Portuguese: Language & Culture | ||
| Written Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 15-24 | |
Continuation Standards
All Ibero-American Studies minor courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher in order to count for the minor and for the student to continue in the minor.