Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies
What is Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies?
Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies (LAS), offers an interdisciplinary minor based on mutually enriching perspectives in the humanities, fine arts, and social and physical sciences. Courses examine and analyze Latin American and Caribbean cultures, economies, social and political systems, literature, art, music, history, and geography across the hemisphere. Opportunities to study abroad and to engage with Latin American communities in Ohio promote the active application of international knowledge to vital issues in today's changing world.
Minor in LAS
Open to all students, the Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies (LAS) minor is a valuable complement to a wide range of majors.
Writing in LAS
Our Student Research and Projects
Learning Outcomes
At graduation, we expect that our majors can master the following critical thinking skills providing a strong foundation for the other skill sets learned during your time as Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies major or minor.
Attain familiarity with Latin American and Latino/a cultures and experiences that lead them to act as informed and engaged global citizens
Develop an ability to discern the validity of popular and scholarly sources and arguments addressing contentious Latin American and Latina/o issues
Present the results of their research persuasively and accurately in digital formats aimed at various audiences
Demonstrate the ability to identify and use analytical skills and knowledge necessary for engaged citizenship in a participatory democracy.
Alejandro A. Garrote Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships in memory of LAS student Alejandro Garrote are awarded annually, contingent on the availability of funds and on the student demonstrating financial need (a FAFSA for the current year must be on file), to LAS majors and minors desiring to study in abroad, mainly Latin America.
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120 MacMillan Hall
Oxford, OH 45056