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Latin American Studies
Major and Minor
This academic discipline is a study of the
complexity of Latin American social, political, and cultural structures,
issues, and problems. Students study the effects of disease, law, and
colonization, as well as the different forms of government, development,
foreign policy, and socio-cultural aspects of Latin America. As a result
of completing the major or minor, students will have a deeper understanding
of Latin American politics, economy, and culture, as well as of the
intricate relationship between the region and the U.S.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The Program in Latin American Studies at The Johns Hopkins University
offers a variety of courses across the disciplines and promotes research
partnerships between students and faculty. Under the close supervision
of an adviser, students create an individualized program of study that
focuses on a particular aspect of Latin America, or the history, literature,
ecology, geography, and politics of a particular region within Latin
America. Courses draw on the expertise of professors in Romance languages,
anthropology, history, sociology, and political science. Intermediate
level proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese is required for the
bachelor’s degree, and the program offers opportunities for research
and travel to Latin America.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://web.jhu.edu/plas/undergrad.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Begin study of a foreign language (generally Spanish or Portuguese)
at the appropriate level
- Courses related to Latin America that are offered by various social
science departments
- Consider an elective N, Q, or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective H course
- Elective course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major:http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/LatinAmericanStMajor.doc
Minor:http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/LatinAmericanStMinor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Latin American Studies:
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Communicating between cultures
- Reading critically and interpreting data
- Collaborating as part of a team
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Latin American Studies?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/latinamerican.html
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008 |
