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Degree
Bachelors
Major
History | Cultural Studies | Literature
Area of study
Humanities
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Latino-Latin American Studies B.A. program at Syracuse University offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the culture, history, and societies of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a peoples worldwide. Students select courses from various disciplines, including anthropology, political science, and Spanish, and can participate in cultural activities and study abroad opportunities. The program prepares graduates for careers in humanities and languages, including historian, anthropologist, and teacher.

Program Outline

Outline:


Content:

The Latino-Latin American Studies B.A. program at Syracuse University offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the culture, development, resources, history, and societies of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a peoples worldwide.


Structure:

Students select courses from the following topics: anthropology, political science, English, geography, history, and Spanish. Additional courses in African American studies, histories of art and music, political science, women and gender studies, and writing are also recommended.


Faculty:

Students learn from professors from several departments with complementary perspectives.


Unique Approaches:

The program includes frequent and diverse cultural activities, such as film screenings and other events specific to the many cultures that make up Syracuse's campus. Students can also study and pursue internships in Madrid, Spain, or Santiago, Chile.


Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

The program prepares students for careers in humanities and languages, including:

  • Historian
  • Anthropologist
  • Political scientist
  • Writer
  • Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Archivist
  • Museum curator

Opportunities:

Graduates can find opportunities in:

  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Media
  • Business

Outcomes:

The program aims to produce graduates who:

  • Have a strong historical knowledge of Latin American, Spanish Caribbean, and Latino history and culture.
  • Can think critically about historical and cultural debates in the region.
  • Are proficient in the appropriate terminology in varied fields of study.
  • Can read and think critically about the region through primary and secondary documents and texts.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing complex topics from different perspectives.
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Outline:


Content:

The Latino-Latin American Studies B.A. program at Syracuse University offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the culture, development, resources, history, and societies of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a peoples worldwide.


Structure:

Students select courses from the following topics: anthropology, political science, English, geography, history, and Spanish. Additional courses in African American studies, histories of art and music, political science, women and gender studies, and writing are also recommended.


Faculty:

Students learn from professors from several departments with complementary perspectives.


Unique Approaches:

The program includes frequent and diverse cultural activities, such as film screenings and other events specific to the many cultures that make up Syracuse's campus. Students can also study and pursue internships in Madrid, Spain, or Santiago, Chile.


Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

The program prepares students for careers in humanities and languages, including:

  • Historian
  • Anthropologist
  • Political scientist
  • Writer
  • Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Archivist
  • Museum curator

Opportunities:

Graduates can find opportunities in:

  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Media
  • Business

Outcomes:

The program aims to produce graduates who:

  • Have a strong historical knowledge of Latin American, Spanish Caribbean, and Latino history and culture.
  • Can think critically about historical and cultural debates in the region.
  • Are proficient in the appropriate terminology in varied fields of study.
  • Can read and think critically about the region through primary and secondary documents and texts.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing complex topics from different perspectives.
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