The goal of the Latin American Studies program is to examine issues related to the region and to the history of the North American Hispanic groups. The field of study brings together the diverse regions of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Students will find that Latin American culture consists of not only Western but also Chinese, Japanese, African, and pre-Columbian strands and that a great variety of languages are spoken, such as Maya, Zapotec, Quechua, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Papiamento, Patois, and Creole.

The program will prepare students to be informed about and sensitive to the needs of the multicultural population of the South and North American continents.

Overseas Opportunities
At the junior level, a qualifying student may apply for a Provost Scholarship to study abroad for one semester at an accredited Latin American or Caribbean university. Students may also study overseas through the International Student Services/Study Abroad program.


Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Raysa E. Amador
Latin American Studies Program Director
Professor
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Harvey Hall, Rm 224
p - 516.877.4054
e - amador@adelphi.edu


This page last modified on 17 December 2007