Welcome
to Latin American Studies at UNC Charlotte
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the
Latin American Studies Program at UNC Charlotte.
The program leading to the B.A. in Latin American
Studies is an excellent foundation for graduate
study in the humanities, social sciences, and
law, as well as an important qualification for
individuals working with the growing Hispanic
population of North Carolina.
It is also designed for students seeking careers
in the foreign service, the military, and other
governmental agencies; in non-governmental organizations
with an international or cross-cultural orientation;
and in international business.
Why Latin
American Studies?
Students majoring or minoring in Latin American
Studies :
Study the culture, geography, history, politics,
and society of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Gain an understanding of the background of
the Latino population in the United States.
Understand economic development and underdevelopment
from a comparative perspective.
Gain insight into interdisciplinary work in
the social sciences from a variety of methodological
perspectives.
Improve their writing and critical thinking
skills.
Combine in-depth training in Spanish and/or
Portuguese with the lived experience of speakers
of these languages.
Multidisciplinary
The program utilizes a holistic approach that
examines Latin America from many different aspects:
history, anthropology, political science, language
and cultural studies.
