Hispanic Cultures & History, Minor
Deepening your preparation for a wide range of careers with a comprehensive study of Hispanic cultures, histories, and literature.
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Ideal for students interested in Hispanic cultures but who haven’t yet developed the skills for more language-intensive programs, the Hispanic Cultures & History minor will deepen your understanding and preparation for a wide range of career fields in today’s multicultural communities.
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Hispanic Cultures & History, Minor
While the minor offers the knowledge and skills that will complement virtually any major, it’s particularly well-suited for those studying human communication, social and behavioral sciences, the arts, liberal studies, business, and health and human services.
Educational Objectives
Our emphasis cultural knowledge will prepare you to provide comparative descriptions and basic analyses of the peoples, history, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Our current, relevant curriculum will engage you in the learning of customs, practices, products, and perspectives that will uniquely prepare you for effective cross-cultural communication.
Our integration of historical perspectives will equip you with the essential theoretical foundation of the diverse peoples and histories of Spanish-speaking communities over a significant time period.
Complete one of the following literature-based courses:
- SPAN 362 - Latin American Literature in Translation Units: 3
- SPAN 365 - The Chicano Narrative Units: 3
Complete one of the following history/culture-based courses:
- SPAN 307 - History and Culture of Mexico Units: 4
- SPAN 308 - Hist/Cultr Aztlan:SW US Units: 4
- SPAN 309 - Hist & Polit Of Latn Amer Units: 4
- SPAN 325 - Hispanic Cinema Units: 4
- SPAN 370 - The Chicanx Community Units: 3
Complete two additional history/culture courses from the list above (not previously taken) or complete one history/culture course from the list above (not previously taken) and one course from the following list:
- HCOM 324 - African American Narratives Units: 4
- HCOM 328 - Latina Life Stories Units: 4
- HCOM 329 - Auto/Biografias Units: 4
- HCOM 344 - Chicana/Latina Experiences Units: 4
- HCOM 345 - Chicanx Life & Culture Units: 4
- HCOM 455 - Paradigms Of Chicanx Comm Units: 4
- SBS 325 - Art of the Aztec Empire Units: 4
- SBS 348 - Maya Civilization Units: 4
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty are accomplished experts in the field and will dedicate themselves to supporting you throughout your experience in the program.
Rebecca Pozzi
Associate Professor
Christine Fernandez
Associate Professor
Carolyn Gonzalez
Associate Professor
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Until now, El Centro, which is a support center for Latine students, has relied on funding from several campus organizations and student fees.
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CSUMB's Hector Dionicio Mendoza has enjoyed success with his art and with teaching.
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It's made up of photographs, clippings, books in display cases, and QR codes, highlighting both campus community's journeys.
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Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Hispanic Cultures & History program.
Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.