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Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program

The interdisciplinary program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies offers a Minor that allows students to explore the concepts of civilization, culture, and society as applied to the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. The program’s curriculum draws from a variety of disciplines—including art, history, literature, economics, politics, and sociology--in an effort to explore the ways the region has been shaped by the meeting of Amerindian, African, and European peoples. The program aims to teach students about the commonalities and diversity within the region. Students will consider how these factors differ from or complement the characteristic traits of North American societies.

Students who complete the minor can gain the background necessary for careers in teaching, bilingual education, social work, government or international organizations, business, journalism, and specialized non-profit organizations, and/or for graduate work in Latin American Studies and related disciplines.

A Minor in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program makes for a logical complement to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in various fields, such as Spanish, History, Politics, Art, Sociology, and Economics among others.

News

  • @AlternateTextProminent Historian to Dissect the Ecology of U.S.-Mexico Trade
    A special lecture series that examines "Nature and Politics in the Americas" will begin Thursday, Feb. 18 at Washington and Lee University and continue through March. The four programs, featuring nationally- and internationally-known guest lecturers, will examine ways in which the physical environment helped shape human history in Latin America, and will discuss the ecology of international trade, conservation and national parks, climate history and environmental justice.
  • @AlternateTextW&L's Ellen Mayock Receives SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
    Ellen C. Mayock, professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University, has received a 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). As Virginia’s highest honor for faculty at its public and private colleges and universities, the award recognizes superior accomplishments in teaching, research and public service.
  • @AlternateTextStephanie Hardiman '10 and Abel Delgado '10 Recognized at Celebrating Student Success Reception
    Stephanie Hardiman and Abel Delgado will be recognized at the Celebrating Student Success (CSS) monthly reception on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2-4 p.m. in the Elrod Commons Living Room.

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