Latin American and Latino Studies - Lewis & Clark

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Latin American and Latino Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Latin American and Latino studies offers an exploration of the history, culture, and contemporary affairs of a vast region of the Americas.
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Art (Studio)
Art History
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Computer Science and Mathematics
Data Science
Economics
Environmental Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
International Affairs
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Media Studies
Sociology and Anthropology
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Theatre
World Languages
Minors
Art and Art History
Artificial Intelligence
Asian Studies
Chemistry
Chinese
Classics
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Dance
Data Science
Earth System Science
Economics
Education
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
French Studies
Gender Studies
German Studies
Health Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
Japanese
Latin American and Latino Studies
Law and Policy
Mathematics
Middle East and North African Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Economy
Political Science
Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Media Studies
Russian
Theatre
Why Choose a Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies?
Our program enables you to explore this dynamic region in an interdisciplinary way. By minoring in Latin American and Latino studies, you will become immersed in the exploration of the complex histories, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cultures of Central and South America, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
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What You’ll Study
Our Latin American and Latino studies minor focuses on significant student-faculty interaction. Courses range from broad overviews of Latin American and Latino politics and modern Latin American and Latino history to focused studies of pre-Columbian art and Chicano and Latino popular culture, and are offered by a wide variety of departments and programs, including art, Hispanic studies, history, international affairs, music, and sociology and anthropology, among others. We are also committed to student-faculty research. Some recent research topics are representations of Mapuche identity through poetry and hip-hop and alternative publishing networks in Latin America.
All of our students are required to spend at least one semester on an overseas program. You can choose from six programs in Latin America with a Spanish language focus:
Chile (
Santiago
or
Valparaiso
Cuba
Ecuador
Mérida, Mexico (
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Outside the classroom, the
Keck Interactive Learning Center
is a language center and community area that is packed with linguistic and cultural resources. Every year, our program hosts a variety of cultural and academic events featuring invited scholars, artists, and activists on themes related to the region.
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Complement Your Education With One of These Majors
The most popular majors for our Latin American and Latino studies minors are
Hispanic studies
international affairs
, and
sociology and anthropology
What Students Are Saying About Lewis & Clark
I have gained the Spanish fluency that I wanted, and also feel that I have become a stronger and more aware student and citizen.
Lucinda Law BA ’24
Economics | Latin American and Latino Studies; Hispanic Studies (double) | Chico, California
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My minor has so much diversity while also being able to continually pull from the same pool of knowledge.
Phoenix Cox BA ’24
Theatre | Latin American and Latino Studies | Bellevue, Washington
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What Can You Do With a Minor in Latin American Studies?
Our alumni use their minor in Latin American and Latino studies in a variety of endeavors. In addition to receiving Fulbright and other grants to teach English or do research in Latin America, our students pursue careers in education, academia, public health, media, cultural exchange, and other fields.
Dedicated Faculty
Our expert professors are your expert mentors. You will learn directly from faculty (no graduate assistants here!) that are nationally recognized in their fields of study and who love to work with and learn from their students. Your professors will inspire you to be a thoughtful and passionate participant in a diverse world. Your small classes will support you as you explore new ideas, find your voice, and speak your truth.
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Although we also strive to give direction and a future career to our students, our main goal is to create better human beings who, instead of compartmentalizing the world into fields of study, understand that each field is a door to see better, connect the dots of knowledge, and understand the world as a whole.
Professor of Hispanic Studies
Juan Carlos Toledano Redondo
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I absolutely love how connected L&C students are—to each other, to our campus community, to their own communities, to their professors, to their fields of study, and to their personal passions and interests.
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies
Magalí Rabasa
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For the seventh time in 11 years, Lewis & Clark has been named a
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Lewis & Clark College has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.
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of our undergraduate students are Third Culture Kids.
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Find Your People
The student-led
Spanish Club
organizes activities like salsa lessons, movie nights, and attending plays in Spanish. One of the oldest journals at L&C,
Polyglot
gives the opportunity to students of all levels to publish their work in Spanish.
Where Lewis & Clark Will Take You
At Lewis & Clark, I was always taking a variety of classes in different disciplines and using my brain in different ways. This definitely serves me well in my job now!
Elise Pfrommer BA ’21
Environmental Affairs | Latin American Studies | Lexington, Massachussetts
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While the classes I took helped me write and exposed me to new forms of knowledge and experiences different from my own, my professors taught me how to interact with people.
Alexander Castanes BA ’18
Sociology and Anthropology | Latin American and Latino Studies | Seattle, Washington
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Featured News
Bringing Latinx Culture to Portland’s Coffee Scene
Carlos Sanchez Huizar BA ’18, MA ’20 has turned his love of coffee and his experience at Lewis & Clark into Kilo D’ Cofi, a Latinx-owned café and community space in downtown Portland.
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Juan Carlos Toledano Redondo
Director of Latin American and Latino Studies, Professor of Hispanic Studies
toledano@lclark.edu
503-768-7425
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