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The diversity of peoples, cultures, languages, and environments makes the study of Latin America an exciting intellectual adventure.   Our department hosts a Bachelor of Arts degree program and a Latin American Studies (LAS) minor degree program.  Core courses in LAS are complemented by courses drawn from departments and programs such as Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Romance Languages, History, Journalism, Global Studies, and Environmental Studies.  We facilitate internships, study abroad opportunities, and Spanish and Portuguese language instruction in seven different countries.

Throughout the year, LAS students and faculty engage in activities — lectures, film series, conferences, exhibits, and workshops — that enhance the pedagogical mission of our program. LAS works closely with other units such as the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), the Americas in a Globalized World Initiative, the Department of Romance Languages, and the Department of Global Studies.