Overview
Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)Ā is an interdisciplinary program thatĀ focuses on the peoples, cultures, history, literature, politics, economy, and geography of Latin America and the Caribbean.Ā Ā Ā
This program offers a broad understanding of the region, language and research skills required for advanced scholarship. It also encourages the free exchange of ideas and perspectives to foster an environment suitable for reflection and critical analysis.Ā Ā
You can take courses on Latin American and Caribbean culture and media throughout different periods,Ā and the history and politics of the regions.Ā Choose fromĀ complementary courses in anthropology, economics, geography, and Hispanic studies to focus in on select disciplines while gaining more insight into the realities of these culturally and historically rich areas.Ā Ā
Careers
SinceĀ the LACS program offers such a broadĀ understandingĀ of topics like language, geography, culture, historyĀ andĀ politics,Ā you can enter many different career paths. You can also further your degree by attending graduate school to focus your attention onĀ a more specifiedĀ area of interest.Ā Ā
You canĀ get a careerĀ in:Ā Ā
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- Teaching/Education Administration
Course Work
As aĀ Latin American and Caribbean StudiesĀ student, you'll take courses like:
Possible minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students useĀ minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
Minors that complement this program:Ā Ā
Related majors
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.
See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.