The interdisciplinary minor in Latin American and Latino studies is built on an historical, cultural, literary, sociological and political understanding of the Spanish, Portuguese and French-speaking regions of the Americas. Students will come to appreciate the diversity of Latin American and U.S. Latino experiences by studying Latin Americans from all countries, including the United States.
Spring 2026 Course Listings
Learn about the wonders of Latin America next semester! Register here.
- HS227 Intro to Modern Latin America
- PO204 Portuguese Language and Culture
- SN104 Intermediate Spanish II
- SN201 Spanish Composition and Conversation
- SN203 Introduction to Reading Literature
- SN 300 Spanish for Healthcare
- SN306 Music and Social Movements in Latin America
- SN329 Spanish in the U.S.
Hear from our Scholars
Olivia LaGreca, '24; Gabriel Gómez, '26; and Patrick Boyle, '25 share their experiences in the Latin American and Latino Studies program:
Brazilian Theater Company coming to Loyola in Spring 2025!
Contact Us
Margarita JácomeProgram Director
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies
Maryland Hall 351G
410-617-2364
mjacome@loyola.edu
Yolopattli Hernandez-Torres
Program Advisor
Associate Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies
Maryland Hall 456
410-617-2364
yihernandez@loyola.edu