The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program examines the components of Latin American and Caribbean societies that arguably serve as the basis of a common identity as well as those that reveal diversity within the Americas. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines coursework in the fields of art history, business, economics, history, politics, languages and literature, and sociology and anthropology in an effort to demonstrate how the region has been shaped by the meeting of Indigenous, African, European, and other peoples.
Students must complete the Foundation and Distribution (FL) language requirement in Spanish, French or Portuguese and students are also strongly encouraged to pursue advanced coursework in one or more of the appropriate languages. Students should also take advantage of opportunities that will offer firsthand knowledge of the target culture(s) through formal study abroad, internships, or individual research. Various departments, for example, periodically offer study abroad programs in Latin America, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador and Brazil. In addition to W&L and independent study abroad opportunities, the program also facilitates internship placement information.
In meeting the requirements of this interdisciplinary minor, a student must use at least nine credits that are not also used to meet the requirements of any other major or minor.
