Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies

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Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies

About Our Program

Explore the vibrant cities of Mexico, the diverse islands of the Caribbean, and the rich culture of Latin America as you journey from the world’s most transited border to the southernmost tip of Argentina.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of current and historical issues as you examine issues of power and human rights, social justice, development and sustainability, and migration.

Learning Experiences to Prepare for Your Career

As our world becomes smaller and our country more diverse, understanding the cultures, societies and ecologies of North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean is crucial. This broad, interdisciplinary program gives you the chance to explore current issues of power, human rights, social justice, development, sustainability, migration and transnational identities.

Research

Explore Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino topics further by conducting research on campus and abroad. You may even get to travel to Santiago, Chile, like Janis Broder ʼ20 and Ryan Hutchins ’16 did. They worked with other students and faculty to conduct research on arpilleras, Chilean patchwork tapestries depicting the hardship, repression, survival skills, and daily struggles of Chileans following a military coup in 1973.

Washington Model Organization of American States

Engage in diplomatic exchanges and pass resolutions as you represent a country of the Americas at the Washington Model Organization of American States conference in Washington, D.C. You’ll spend a week negotiating with peers from other institutions as you debate current issues.

In addition to defending your countries’ best interests, you’ll explore potential career paths as you meet with representatives from non-governmental organizations and the U.S. Department of State.

Off-Campus Study in the U.S.

You’ll have the chance to further your studies with domestic travel. You may even travel to the U.S.-Mexico border with a faculty member like professor Martha Chew Sanchez, who has taken students to El Paso, Texas, to learn about immigration, border industries, and shelters for undocumented immigrants.

Study Abroad

Choose from more than 30 semester-long programs offered in more than 20 international locations, including Costa Rica and Trinidad.

St. Lawrence is also a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a network of over 300 colleges and universities in 50 countries cooperating to provide access to international education for a diverse student population in locations all over the world.

Volunteer Abroad

Gain experience while making a difference through service work abroad. While studying in Costa Rica, students have maintained national parks, worked with Habitat for Humanity, and taught English to local college students.

Why St. Lawrence for Caribbean, Latin America, and Latino Studies

Latin American and Caribbean universities to choose from for your study abroad experience

65%

of St. Lawrence students study off-campus

Graduates who studied CLAS found careers in:

Government
Non-profit Organizations
Human Rights
Business

students have won Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies research, writing, and creative work, or service awards

81%

of students study more than one discipline

More Program Information

Program Requirements & Courses

Explore Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino studies minor requirements, as well as electives and combined study options.

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Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies Faculty

Our faculty have stamped their passports around the globe. They are scuba divers, book authors, gardeners, poets, and advocates.

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“The minor is flexible and interdisciplinary. We don’t only look at the history; it's about the culture and Latinos as a part of the United States today.”

Martha Idalia Chew Sánchez, Ph.D.

Professor and Co-Coordinator Caribbean, Latin American and Latino Studies

Dr. Damon T. Berry

Associate Professor and Chair of Religious Studies Religious Studies Department

Antun Husinec

James H. Chapin Professor of Geology and Mineralogy, Chair

Dr. Evelyn Jennings

Elizabeth Margaret Vilas Professor of Latin American History History Department

Elizabeth Margaret Vilas Professor of History History Department

Marina Llorente

Charles A. Dana Professor of Hispanic Studies World Languages, Cultures, and Media Department

Emerita Professor World Languages, Cultures, and Media Department