Latin American and Caribbean Studies

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Studying Latin American and Caribbean Studies at DePauw

With a minor in Latin American and Caribbean studies, you’ll have the ability to understand and engage with the region’s rich cultural diversity, its complex historical trajectories and the interplay of global forces with local realities. The interdisciplinary nature of this program offers a broad range of skills that are highly valuable in organizations such as the United Nations, international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, humanitarian aid groups, educational institutions and many more.

Learn from exceptional faculty members whose courses provide a broad foundation of understanding, drawing from history and anthropology, languages and the arts. And take your education abroad with off-campus opportunities that allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture of Latin American and Caribbean countries, experiencing homestays, field trips and research projects. Regardless of your career ambitions, this minor will equip you with a repertoire of cross-cultural competencies to help you thrive.