Latinx Studies
The Latinx Studies (formerly Latina/o Studies) minor program explores the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latinx world in the United States, and their significance and contribution to American life and legacies of resistance. Students who minor in LTNX will find that they are able to apply their newly gained knowledge, skills, and abilities masterfully across various fields and job sectors, which is vital in an increasingly culturally and ethnically diverse society.
You may select from course offerings in the arts, humanities and the social sciences focusing on the cultural, political, historical, religious and social dimensions of U.S. Latinx communities. Our interdisciplinary suite of courses include topics such as Mexican-American history, Crimmigration, Latina Feminist Religious Thought, Contemporary Latinx Literature, Art of Mexico from 1500 to the Present, and more.
Minor Requirements
The minor in Latinx Studies requires 18 credit hours, including:
- Three hours in Introduction to Latinx Studies
- 15 hours chosen from at least three different departments
Other relevant courses may be counted towards the minor, pending approval from the Director of the Latinx Studies Program.
See the course catalog for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions
| Course Number | Course Title | TCU Core Curriculum | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTNO 20003 | Introduction to Latina/o Studies | HUM | 3 |
| ANTH 30333 | Mexican American Culture | LT, CA, WEM | 3 |
| ANTH 30433 | Mexican-American Folklore: Traditions of La Raza | 3 | |
| ANTH 30703 | Archaeology of Mexico and Peru | SS | 3 |
| ENGL 30703 | Contemporary Latino Literature | 3 | |
| ENGL 30713 | Mexican American Culture | LT, CA | 3 |
| HIST 30923 | The United States and Latin America | WEM, CA | 3 |
| RELI 30463 | Being Latina/o and Religious in the U.S. | CA | 3 |
| RELI 30843 | Latina Feminist Religious Thought | HUM, CA | 3 |
| SOCI 30343 | American Minority Groups | CA | 3 |
| SPAN 31803 | Service-Learning in the Latino Community | 3 | |
| SPAN 42003 | Hispanic Literature in USA | 3 |
| David Colón | Associate Professor | 817.257.5667 | david.colon@tcu.edu | English |
| Emily Farris | Assistant Professor | 817.257.5004 | e.farris@tcu.edu | Political Science |
| Jeannine Gailey | Associate Professor | 817.257.5942 | j.gailey@tcu.edu | Sociology & Anthropology |
| Melita Garza | Assistant Professor | 817.257.7453 | melita.garza@tcu.edu | |
| Max Krochmal | Associate Professor of History and Chair of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies | 817.257.7315 | m.krochmal@tcu.edu | History |
| Miguel C. Leatham | Instructor II and Program Director, Anthropology | 817.555.5398 | m.leatham@tcu.edu | Sociology & Anthropology |
| Celeste R. Menchaca | Assistant Professor | 817.257.4396 | c.menchaca@tcu.edu | History |
| Santiago Piñón | Assistant Professor, Director Latina/o Studies | 817.257.6596 | s.pinon@tcu.edu | Religion |
| David Sandell | Associate Professor | 817.257.4677 | d.sandell@tcu.edu | Sociology & Anthropology |
| Morrison Gideon Wong | Emeritus Professor | 817.257.7472 | m.wong@tcu.edu | Sociology & Anthropology |