Latin American and Latino Studies

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: 

 

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