Program Overview

Latin American and Latino Studies Interdisciplinary Program

The Latin American and Latino Studies Interdisciplinary Program at Loyola University Chicago offers an array of courses across disciplines dedicated to the study of the region of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latinx experience in the United States.

Overview

With just six courses, students can enhance and deepen their undergraduate education at Loyola with a Hispanic / Latin@ American twist.

Undergraduate Programs

• Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
  • This minor program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Latin America and the Latinx experience in the United States.

Courses

• LASP 196: Topics in Latin American Studies: Introductory (3 Credit Hours)
  • This is the 100-level special topics course, interdisciplinary in nature, covering a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America and to Latinos in the U.S.
  • Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to evaluate students.
• LASP 297: Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)
  • This is the 200-level special topics course, interdisciplinary in nature, covering a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America.
  • Topics will vary from semester to semester.
• LASP 395: Capstone in Latin American Studies (3 Credit Hours)
  • Topics in Latin American Studies, completing the minor in Latin American studies.
  • This tutorial course serves an integrative purpose, requiring the student to focus on a specific issue or theme in Latin American studies research.
  • Each student completes a research project integrating Latin American studies and his/her major field.
  • Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Latin American Studies
  • Course equivalencies: LASP395/INTS395A
• LASP 396: Topics in Latin American Studies-Advanced (3 Credit Hours)
  • This is the advanced special topics course, interdisciplinary in nature, covering a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America and to Latinos in the U.S.
  • Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate a more complex and nuanced understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to test students at an advanced level.

Academic Policies

Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.