Latin American Studies Program — The Program
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The Program
Latin American Studies is an inter-disciplinary program housed in the Department of Hispanic Studies. The program offers a general and comprehensive consideration of the literary, economic, historical, anthropological, artistic and political currents in Latin America, and an overview of the communities of Hispanics living in the
The Latin American Studies Program is designed for students interested in the humanities, social sciences, Spanish and Portuguese, and management. It prepares students for careers in government, business, journalism, in public and private agencies, and prepares them for graduate study in a broad range of specializations. Many students enroll in the Latin American Studies Program to gain richer and fuller understanding of their own life experiences or of those of the people around them.
The Latin American Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the mores and culture of the people of
Study Abroad
Many students who enroll in the program earn academic credits through study abroad programs in language, culture, and politics, including the University’s program for field study of political economy in
Petitions
All petitions concerning study abroad or independent study must be submitted in writing to the Chair of Hispanic Studies one semester in advance.
Prizes
The program awards two prizes:
- The annual Latin American Studies Book Prize, to the graduating concentrator with the highest GPA
- The Susan C. Schneider Memorial Prize in Latin American Studies, to an outstanding student who combines academic excellence with commitment to social justice in Latin America and for Hispanics in the U.S.
Program of Study
The Latin American Studies Program consists of 6 courses, with one of the program’s 100-level courses and a senior seminar required. Electives are based on offerings within the Latin American Studies Program and include courses on Latin American topics taught in the departments of Hispanic Studies, Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science.
For matriculated students, successful completion of the program is recorded on official university transcripts when they have met all graduation requirements. Non-matriculated students receive a certificate of completion.
Declaring the Program of Study
Students wishing to declare Latin American Studies as a program of study should make an appointment with the Chair of the Hispanic Studies Department, who will assist with the paperwork and assign an advisor in the program. To arrange an appointment, see the Hispanic Studies Department Office Administrator,
The Major
Students may major in Latin American Studies alone, or as part of a double major, through the Individual Majors Program.