Latin American Studies

Overview

By minoring in Latin American studies, students will be able to supplement their degree with cultural and regional expertise of the countries and peoples of Latin America. After completing the minor, students will have demonstrated language competence and enhanced understanding of the historical, political and cultural forces that affect Latin America. 

Career Application

The Latin American studies minor requires language competency in introductory Spanish or Portuguese, so graduates can expect to leave prepared to become effective international citizens. Supplementing a bachelor’s degree with this minor will prepare students to seek employment as government workers, or with companies dealing in international business or development.

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El Club de Español

El Club de Español is a place for students of all Spanish language capabilities to get together and practice their Spanish.

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Study Abroad

Study languages in their native contexts and gain greater understanding of the ways that language influences populations and cultures.

Alumni Advice

Ernesto Lopez

Ernesto Lopez spent more than a decade with Bear River Head Start before working to train domestic and international franchise owners.

Porter Illi

Porter Illi (BA International Studies and Political Science '12), Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, currently serving in the External Political Unit at the U.S. embassy in Berlin.

Srinidi Carling & Jordan Davis

Srinidi Carling joined iFit immediately after graduating with a BA in Spanish and Global Communications. Jordan Davis (BA in Asian Studies and BS in International Business) is a Senior Manager for Adobe.

Ted Twinting

CHaSS Alumn, Ted Twinting (History & French) talks to students about the challenges he faced after graduating and how he found his career using the skills he learned in college.