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Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n Studies

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With nearly 600 million inhabitants, spread across 20 countries Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is a vast and varied region. The Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n Studies concentration of the International Studies major offers University of South Alabama students coursework in language, culture, anthropology, political science, history and geography. This interdisciplinary approach is particularly rich, given the complexities of the region, from colonial times to NAFTA and beyond.

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ in Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n studies have numerous options for study abroad. Recently students have traveled to Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica and Chile. In addition to improving their language skills, students studying in Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n have made personal connections and gained first-hand knowledge of the region and its peoples.

A concentration in Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n Studies prepares students for careers in government and non-governmental organizations, the military, business and law enforcement. Recent graduates have gone on to law school, work with the State Department and the Peace Corps.

Requirements for the Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n Studies Concentration:

  • Four semesters of Spanish or Portuguese
  • Anthropology 347: Anthropology of Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥
  • Geography 315: Geography of Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥
  • History 228: Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n History
  • Political Science 363: Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n Politics
  • 6 hours of Latin ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥n electives