Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies
LALACS
The Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) Program at Gustavus Adolphus College offers an interdisciplinary concentration that joins students and faculty in a meaningful study of the Americas. As its name suggests, this is an inclusive program that combines area studies in Latin America and the Caribbean with recognition of the growing cultural plurality of the United States -- diversity that is increasingly evident in Minnesota and the Gustavus community.
The LALACS minor offers students the opportunity to study the Americas across a wide spectrum of the humanities and the social sciences through a variety of geographical and cultural emphases. It also offers students the technical tools needed for in-depth experiential learning through language courses and cultural immersion in study abroad programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. A unique aspect of the program is its focus on research internships and service learning. As part of the minor, students may work in Latin American, Latino or Caribbean immigrant communities in rural and urban Minnesota. Another unique aspect of the program is the exploration of historical and cultural ties to the countries of the Iberian peninsula.
Department Information
Personnel
- Thia Cooper, Religion
- Bob Douglas, Geography
- Hayden Duncan, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Patric Giesler, Sociology and Anthropology
- Nancy Hanway, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Lisa Heldke, Philosophy
- Robert Kurt Irvin, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Paschal Kyoore, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Richard Leitch, Political Science
- Greg Mason, English
- Peg O'Connor, Philosophy
- Sujay Rao, History
- Mary Solberg, Religion
- Suzanne Wilson, Sociology and Anthropology
- Linnea Wren, Art History
Catalog Information
The Gustavus General Catalog is available online to allow you to check current information about Gustavus major, minors, and courses. To view information pertaining directly to LALACS, please go here.
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