在梅森（Mason）学习拉丁美洲。您将探索世界上最多样化，最激动人心的地区之一。当代拉丁美洲是征服，抵抗和文化融合历史悠久而动荡的产物。结果是非洲，土著和欧洲文化的丰富而独特的融合。了解这些复杂的社会比以往任何时候都更为重要，因为拉丁美洲裔现在占美国人口的13％以上。 。作为拉丁美洲研究的专业，您将在该地区发展广泛的专业知识，同时追求适合自己特定兴趣的个性化学习计划。您将提高自己的语言技能并参加人类学，舞蹈，经济学，民俗学，地理学，政府，历史和文学等许多学科的课程。您的课程工作将在一个研讨会中达到顶峰，在
Study Latin America at Mason. You will explore one of the most diverse and exciting regions in the world.Contemporary Latin America is the product of a long and turbulent history of conquest, resistance, and cultural mixing. The result is a rich and unique blend of African, indigenous, and European cultures.Understanding these complex societies has never been more crucial than it is today, since people of Latin American descent now represent more than 13% of the population of the United States.As a major in Latin American studies, you will develop a broad expertise in the region while pursuing an individualized program of study that suits your own particular interests. You will improve your language skills and take courses in many disciplines, including anthropology, dance, economics, folklore, geography, government, history, and literature.Your coursework will culminate in a seminar in which you develop your own research project under the mentorship of a faculty expert.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of critical aspects in the politics, culture and society of the Latin American region.Demonstrate understanding of how Latin American and Latino issues relate to and interact with global and regional issues, patterns, and processes.