Latin American and Iberian Studies BA - Latin American Studies

As a student in the Latin American and Iberian Studies program, you will immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of these regions. This program offers a comprehensive exploration of Latin American and Iberian languages, histories, literature, and beyond, equipping you with a deep understanding and global perspective. You will also have the opportunity to curate your experience with three different tracks: language, culture, and society; translation studies; or Latin American studies.You will emerge from this program prepared to:Communicate proficiently, using all four skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing), in academic, professional, and everyday settings in the language that is required by your selected trackProduce scholarly work in dialogue with academic fields such as anthropology, history, and geography Apply pre-professional translation skills to a variety of documents in both directions, Spanish to English and English to SpanishAssess a variety of theoretical approaches to Translation Studies in order to adopt adequate methodologies for the translation of a variety of documentsThe Latin American Studies Track offers a comprehensive, coherent and multidisciplinary curriculum examining the historical, political, social, and cultural currents that have shaped the societies and cultures of Latin America. In this track, students learn and apply a range of analytical approaches to develop their knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking about how the diverse societies of the region have developed through centuries of internal struggle and contested exchange with Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia. The multidisciplinary approach in this track supports student success by preparing them for an increasingly transnational world. The track also supports students in the timely completion of their undergraduate programs by allowing them to fulfill a number of University General Education and Distribution Requirements while pursuing their major. Students specializing in this track may consider careers in education, journalism, international relations, trade, management, law, and public policy, as well as higher degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and health sciences.Complete 36 credits from twelve courses including three core courses, one foundational course, three intermediate courses, four advanced 300-level courses, and one advanced 400-level course.Native speakers of Spanish must also obtain intermediate proficiency in Portuguese.Native speakers of Portuguese must also obtain intermediate Spanish proficiency.Students in this track are strongly encouraged to study abroad.

Applicants must submit an official high school record, leaving certificate, and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated into English by a certified translator, and records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official. For additional country-specific document requirements, applicants should refer to the “International Transcripts Requirements” section below. Applicants must also provide an academic recommendation letter from a school-based counselor and/or teacher, a 500-word essay, and test scores.