Latin America & Latinx Studies, Minor
Become a leader with a comprehensive understanding of Latin America and its relationship with other countries, and the experiences of the U.S. Latinx communities.
About this Program
Prepare for Employment and Opportunities with Contextual and Regional Knowledge
The Latin American and Latinx Studies (LAST) Minor gives you an interdisciplinary understanding of the culture, economics, environment, history, literature, and politics of Latin America. It also provides you with the opportunity to study the experiences of the Latinx community living in the United States.
Faculty and courses from Environmental Studies, History, International Studies, Modern Languages, Political Science, Sociology, Theology and Religious Studies, and Women and Gender Studies contribute to the LAST program. The increasing integration of the Americas, along with the growing importance of Latin American immigrants and their descendants in the United States, heightens the need for well-informed leaders who have a comprehensive understanding of Latin America and its relationship with the United States and other parts of the world.
Designed to complement a major field of study, the Latin American and Latinx Studies Minor helps prepare you for employment in a variety of professional and nonprofit fields, for graduate studies in a number of disciplines, and for competitive fellowships.
From Our Alumni
Michael Ninen
"Michael graduated with a minor in Latin America and Latinx Studies and majors in International Studies and Spanish. He was awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Mexico. Michael hopes to incorporate a culturally responsive pedagogy in the classroom to establish a common ground learning environment that serves all types of students. Upon returning to the United States, he would like to aim for a career with the foreign service as a public diplomacy officer."
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