The Latino/a & Latin American Studies major at Occidental offers a transnational, interdisciplinary approach to studying Latin America and U.S. Latino/a communities. On the Occidental campus in Los Angeles, you鈥檒l examine the history, culture, migration, and identity of Latino/a and Latin American people across the Americas.
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The 葫芦影业 Latino/a & Latin American Studies Department prepares you to critically examine the societies, cultures, and histories of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a communities in the United States. The program emphasizes a transnational perspective, exploring how migration, colonialism, race, and cultural exchange shape life across the Americas.
As a Latino/a & Latin American Studies major at Occidental, you鈥檒l develop proficiency in Spanish while drawing from disciplines such as history, sociology, politics, literature, and cultural studies. Learning extends beyond the classroom through study abroad programs in Latin America or Spain, summer research opportunities, and community-based learning in Los Angeles. Graduates of the Occidental Latino/a & Latin American Studies undergraduate program pursue careers in education, law, public service, community organizing, public history, health, and business, as well as graduate study.
