Latin American, Latino/a
 and Caribbean Studies at Miami University


Students viewing Dia de los Muertos and Dia de Todos los Santos exhibit photo Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies (LAS) is major and minor degree program open to all undergraduate students at Miami University. The program explores Latin American and Caribbean cultures, economies, social and political systems, literature, art, music, history, and geography across the hemisphere. Opportunities to study abroad and to engage with Latin American communities in Ohio promote the active application of international knowledge to vital issues in today's changing world.

[See the exciting array of LAS courses offered for spring semester 2010 [PDF].]

Study Abroad Opportunities

Student and taxi driver in Brazil photoThe LAS program highly values study abroad in all Latin American and Caribbean contexts and extends credit by petition to international study experiences that fulfill program criteria. Miami offers numerous summer and/or spring break workshops in locations such as Mexico, Brazil, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and Dominica. LAS students are encouraged to study in programs offered by other universities and organizations.
[Learn more about these opportunities for students.]
 

Pat Camacho photoThe Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies Committee brings together faculty, staff, and students who have scholarly, professional and personal interests in Latin America, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies.





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