Latin American Studies - Johns Hopkins University

Latin American Studies from Johns Hopkins University is a Campus Bachelor Latin American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Program in Latin American Studies aims to provide undergraduate students with a broad understanding of the complexity of Latin American social, political, and cultural problems. As a result of completing the major (or minor) students will have a deeper understanding of Latin American politics, economy, and culture, as well as of the intricate relationship between the region and the U.S. The Program in Latin American Studies at The Johns Hopkins University offers a variety of courses across the disciplines and promotes research partnerships between students and faculty The Program offers both a major and a minor. Students are required to take either elementary Spanish or Portuguese level in order to complete either option. Language requirements can be waived for those who demonstrate suitable knowledge of either Spanish or Portuguese, or in and Amerindian language such as Quechua or Guarani A general introductory course to Latin American Studies is required in order to start either the major or the minor. Although students may choose to emphasize a particular area of specialization within Latin American Studies (such as politics, health, literature, etc.), the Program requires a distribution of courses in a variety of areas, at different levels. Students may declare a major in Latin American Studies during the second semester of the sophomore year. Students may major in this program in conjunction with other departments. No more than two independent studies are acceptable toward the major or minor in the program. View more details on Johns Hopkins University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Latin American Studies courses.