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With more than 50 million Latinos in the United States, this interdisciplinary minor gives students the chance to explore the history, culture, and politics of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Latino/a/x diaspora. 

The LALS Program examines the roles of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language in the Americas, as well as the region’s past and present geopolitical importance. Many courses are cross-listed with Political Science, International Relations, History, Music, and Spanish, preparing students for a wide range of careers. 

LALS 100 counts toward the general education program, so students can begin by meeting a requirement while also making progress toward the minor.
 

Students who minor in LALS also studied:
 

• Legal Studies
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Forensic Science
• Educational Studies
• Spanish

Felisa Alonzo, Legal Studies, Class of 2027

"Choosing to study Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) is important for my future. Connecting Legal Studies and LALS allows me to bind together two contrasting political worlds. Learning about history, communication, and politics gives me the ability to cultivate different perspectives for different policies and public services. LALS is not only helpful to my major in Legal Studies but also my future career within Public Service to a growing Latin American and Latino population."

If you have questions or for more information about the Latin America and Latino Studies program, please contact Fernanda Righi (frighi@rwu.edu) or one of the members of the Latin America and Latino Studies program 

• Avelina Espinosa
• Wendy Godek
• Paola Prado
• Autumn Quezada- Grant