The increasing economic, political, ecological,
technological and demographic integration of the Americas, as well as
the
significant presence of Latinos in the United States, have created a
critical
demand for professionals who have a comprehensive understanding of Latin
America and its historical relationship with the United States. As
commercial
integration and cultural dissemination intensify in the 21st Century, an
appreciation of the social, cultural, political and economic realities
of Latin
America becomes essential.
Students who are fluent in Spanish, know the local
traditions, and are sensitive to ways in which religion, race, ethnicity
and
literature have shaped Latin American culture will be extremely
attractive to
such groups as international corporations, service providers,
multicultural
schools, government agencies, and law firms. The Latin American Studies major prepares students for a
global and transnational "America," by providing sophisticated,
hands-on, innovative courses. With its emphasis on interdisciplinary and
comparative studies and on gaining second-language proficiency, the
Program
enables students to understand the historical, cultural, economic,
political
and social conditions that have shaped contemporary Latin America.
We invite you to visit this web site and discover what the
Latin American Studies Program has in store for you.
In you have further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the program director:
Susana Kaiser
Department of Media Studies
Chair Member for LA
E-mail: kaisers@usfca.edu
Phone: (415) 422-5141
