The Major

Director: Silvia L. López, Professor of Spanish

Committee Members: Jorge Brioso, Andrew B. Fisher, Silvia L. López, Alfred P. Montero, Yansi Pérez, Constanza Ocampo-Raeder.

The Latin American Studies Program provides a framework for studying the diverse societies of Latin America. With its cultural mosaic shaped by the meeting of Native American, European, African, and Asian peoples, and its profound geographic, social, and economic variations, Latin America presents rich opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study. By drawing upon the perspectives and methodologies of several disciplines, students are challenged to pursue a deeper understanding of the cultures, institutions, and experiences of Latin Americans. The program provides a forum for examining the intersection of issues of politics, economic development, ethnicity, gender, religion, and cultural expression.