Haitian Creole Studies, Minor

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Overview

The Haitian Creole Studies minor invites you to explore the language, literature, and cultural traditions of Haiti, one of the most influential nations in the Caribbean and the African diaspora. The program highlights Haitian Creole as a powerful vehicle of identity, resistance, and expression. You will examine the language’s structure and evolution while engaging with Haiti’s rich literary, artistic, and performance traditions, deepening your understanding of its role in shaping national, diasporic, and global conversations on freedom and post-colonial identity.

Haitian Creole Studies, Minor

Where You'll Go

With a minor in Haitian Creole Studies you can pursue careers in education, healthcare, social services, nonprofit and community development, translation, and public policy. The program complements majors in Africana Studies and Caribbean Studies, and opens pathways to graduate study and international work. By strengthening your cross-cultural understanding and social awareness, this minor prepares you to engage thoughtfully with Haitian communities and contribute to a more just and inclusive world.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Department Requirements (15 Credits)

15 credits as follows:

  1. At least 9 credits in Haitian Creole at level 1030 or above.
  2. Two of the following courses may be applied towards the minor: Africana Studies 3145 or Political Science 3305: Africana Studies 3147; Africana Studies 3240 or Comparative Literature 3623 or Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies 3315; Africana Studies 3350 or Anthropology 3145 or
    Caribbean Studies 3130 or Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies 3130; Art 3150; Caribbean Studies 1001; French 3520; French 3525; French 3610; French 3631; French 3633; French 3634; Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 3642; History 3515; History 3517; Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies 3330; and Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies 4505.

It is recommended that the students meet with a department advisor to plan a coherent program of study.

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.

The department chairperson may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements, consistent with the educational goals of the program.

 

Contact

Contact the Global Languages, Literatures, and Culture Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

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