Latin American Studies - Macalester College

Latin American Studies from Macalester College is a Campus Bachelor Latin American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Latin America is defined by multiple historical and cultural processes, socio-economic paths, and political trajectories. Macalester's Latin American Studies program acknowledges the complexity and historical depth of the region's pre-Columbian past; centuries of colonial domination; deep inequalities based on gender, class, and race and ethnicity; and national identities constructed out of indigenous, African, and European elements. The Latin American Studies program thrives at the intersections of humanities, social science, and the arts, and values scholarly, testimonial, and creative work by Latin American writers and artists. The 13-course major provides a vibrant forum for students to develop core skills including: 1) interdisciplinarity; 2) language skills; 3) communication (written, oral, and visual); 4) argumentation and use of evidence; 5) comparison across national boundaries; 6) crafting a theoretical framework; 7) research design; and 8) civic engagement. The major culminates in an integrative capstone experience, often rooted in original fieldwork conducted while abroad in Latin America. The results of each capstone project are shared in an academic or community publication or presentation in the United States and/or in Latin America. The program provides outstanding preparation for professional careers, graduate studies , competitive fellowships, and community-based work in Latin America. View more details on Macalester College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Latin American Studies courses.