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Latin American Studies
About the Program
The Latin American Studies major provides a challenging interdisciplinary approach to the area involving three disciplines: Sociology/Anthropology, History and Hispanic Studies. Generally, majors participate in our study abroad program in Cuautla, Mexico, or in the Border Studies Program in El Paso/Ciudad Juárez
(recognized by the GLCA).
Earlham's study abroad programs offer first-hand
experience with issues affecting Latin American societies and explores
Latin America in a global context. Students live with families
and devote significant time to a Field Study of their choice in
addition to classes. They spend an average of 15 hours a week working
and studying in a specific site, producing a final written ethnographic
study. Some examples of recent field studies include work with
human rights organizations, environmental agencies, schools and
immigrant rights offices. These field study projects are a very
important vehicle for connecting with everyday life in Latin America. |
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