Ibero-American Studies, Minor (Madrid)
Saint Louis University's minor in Ibero-American studies offered at SLU-Madrid 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 prehistoric era to the present. Moreover, by living and studying in Madrid and traveling to Latin America and different regions of the Iberian Peninsula, students study Ibero-American issues while also experiencing them.
Curriculum Overview
The Ibero-American studies minor requires six courses; courses may be tailored based on a student’s interests and career aspirations. Students at SLU-Madrid can complete the minor in two semesters or in one semester and one to two summer sessions. Because the minor is multidisciplinary, students may simultaneously pursue it and their major area of study while staying on track for 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Studies in Culture: Spain | ||
| 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 Hispanic Literatures | ||
| Don Quixote | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Short Story | ||
| 20th Century Spanish Novel | ||
| Twentieth Century Spanish Drama | ||
| Spanish Literature and Film | ||
| Spanish Culture & Civilization | ||
| Don Quixote and the Books that Drove Him Mad | ||
| Group B: Latin American Literature and Portuguese | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literatures | ||
| Latin American Short Story | ||
| Latin American 'Modernism' | ||
| Contemporary Latin American Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Novel | ||
| Latin American Novels after 1970 | ||
| Latin American Testimony | ||
| Latin American Film | ||
| Special Topics (Modern Tendencies in 20-Century Hispanic Drama) | ||
| Special Topics (Hispanic Literature in the US) | ||
| Intermediate Portuguese: Language & Culture | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Continuation Standards
All Ibero-American studies minor courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count for the minor and for the student to continue in the minor.