BA in Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies Major is an interdisciplinary program with a focus on the study of social problems of Latin America. Latin America s art, literature and religious thought have been universally recognized for their high quality and contribution to world civilization. At the same time, extreme social inequality persists in Latin America in addition to rapid urban growth, dramatic ecological change and political upheavals with powerful local and global implications. The Latin American Studies major offers a variety of courses that examine these issues.