Programs and Objectives

Students examine the histories and contemporary civilization of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and Latin American region as well as the role of colonization, modernization and globalization, in the nation-building and identity formation experiences of its people. Courses also explore the diversity and of Caribbean and Latin American cultures, their shifting economics, geopolitics and multi-racial societies. Courses also explore the historical role of Latin American-US immigration and the contribution of these Diasporas to the US and to the nations of origin.Students also receive the necessary skills to obtain employment or enter graduate schools to pursue advanced degrees in anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, ethnic studies, international studies, law and international law, Latin American studies, social work, bilingual education, health and other disciplines.

To permit students to complement their education in other majors with a knowledge of Latin America and the Latino communities of the U.S., the program also offers a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies.

The following list of courses should be viewed as a helpful guide but not the only courses offered each semester that are relevant for Latin American and Latino Studies. Students majoring or minoring in LALS should consult with the Program Director and the Schedule of Classes each semester.

Contact Information
Iris López
Director

p: 212-650-7527
e: ilopez@ccny.cuny.edu

Sherrie Baver
Professor

p: 212.650.7491
e: sbaver@gc.cuny.edu

North Academic Building
Room 6/108
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031

Elective Courses In Other Departments

The College offers a wide variety of courses that are acceptable toward the elective requirements of this major. A list of such courses is prepared each semester and is available in the program office before registration begins. If you have a question about the acceptability of a course that does not appear on the list, please contact the program office. Failure to receive permission to take courses not appearing on the list may result in that course failing to count toward the graduation requirements.

Department: Latin American & Latino Studies