PART OF THE PUBLIC POLICY, SOCIETY, AND IDENTITY FLIGHT PATH

Minor: Latin American Studies
(LAS)

Latin America is one of the most diverse and interesting regions in the world. The variety of peoples, cultures, languages, and environments makes the study of Latin America an exciting intellectual adventure. UO students who minor in Latin American Studies receive a first-rate interdisciplinary training with study abroad and internship opportunities in seven different countries and language instruction in Spanish and Portuguese. Core courses in Latin American Studies are complemented by courses drawn from departments and programs such as History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Geography, Journalism, Spanish, Portuguese, International Studies, and Environmental Studies.

TOP FIVE

REASONS TO STUDY
Latin American Studies

1. Understand the histories, societies, and cultures of this region.


2. Learn and grow in an interdisciplinary field.


3. Become an informed and engaged global citizen.


4. Develop critical language skills.


5. Prepare yourself for a wide variety of future careers or further studies.

COURSES YOU
MAY NEED

• LAS 200


• One course from: LAS 211, 212, or 407


• Choose five elective courses (see dept for approved courses)


• Students must also demonstrate a proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or a relevant indigenous language, equivalent to two years of college coursework

MINOR CREDITS

Required       8 credits
Electives       20 credits

Total       28 credits

WHERE CAN I GO?

• Non-governmental organizations


• Law firms


• Public interest groups


• Consulting firms


• Print and broadcast media companies

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Oral and written communication


• Critical thinking and analysis


• Language tutoring and translating


• Policy development and analysis


• Economic and community development

MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:

• Comparative Literature


• Environmental Studies


• Global Studies


• Planning, Public Policy and Management

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