Latin American Studies

Learn about and appreciate the cultures and socio-cultural issues in Latin America.

Latin American Studies minor

The Latin American Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary minor offered through the Department of Literature, Language, and Culture in conjunction with other academic departments.

It allows students to study issues and characteristics unique to Latin America. This knowledge can be applied in many important ways within the U.S. and internationally and is a desirable skill to potential employers with interests in the region.

The minor requires 24 credit hours.

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Learn about and appreciate the cultures and socio-cultural issues in Latin America

The Latin American Studies minor allows you to examine Latin America’s issues, cultures, and languages from various perspectives. This knowledge can be applied in many important ways within the U.S. and internationally and is a desirable skill to potential employers with interests in the region.

Why Simpson College for Latin American Studies?

What Will I Learn?

You will gain respect for, and understand the issues of, Latin American countries through an interdisciplinary learning approach. By incorporating coursework from several different academic areas, you will have the capacity to see the big picture, exactly the sort of expertise that will create new and rewarding career opportunities for you.

Expand Your Horizons

Many of our students come to Simpson wanting to expand their understanding of the world. If that sounds like you, a minor in Latin American Studies will prove worthwhile. Earning a minor allows you flexibility to apply acquired knowledge to your chosen major, creating a marketable combination for the future.