The Latin American & Caribbean Studies (LACS) Program enables students to explore the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean and to examine an array of issues, including questions of globalization, political policy, economic interrelatedness, cultural production and autochthony, and environmental sustainability.

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Program

This interdisciplinary program enables students to study Latin America and the Caribbean from an array of different disciplines including history, religious studies, anthropology and sociology, music, Latin American literature, art, and engineering.

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LACS Resources

A comprehensive list of online resources related to Latin American and Caribbean studies.

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International Study

Through LACS-related programs abroad, students can study and complete internships in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Panama.

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Contact

Jorge Torres
Program Chair
Associate Professor of Music
237 Williams Center
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 330-5365
galarzad@lafayette.edu