Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Latin American and Caribbean Studies Programs

Faculty and Staff List

Chair
Dr. B. Chrubasik
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4264
905-828-5283
hs.chair@utoronto.ca

Departmental Manager
Duncan Hill
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4260
905-569-4913
dl.hill@utoronto.ca

Academic Advisor & Program Administrator
Sharon Marjadsingh
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4272
905-569-4914
hs.advisor@utoronto.ca

 

This program offers an exploration of Latin America and the Caribbean and their diasporas, drawing on a range of disciplinary approaches. Through diverse course offerings, students can study Latin American and Caribbean history, languages, politics, societies, cultures, religions and geographies. The program is geared toward building an engagement with the region(s) as well as with their communities in Canada and the United States. Students may take courses offered by a number of departments that focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. As a complement to the student's other chosen programs, the Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies can prepare students for careers in a competitive global context in which the greater part of the Western Hemisphere plays an increasingly important role.

Students should also review the Degree Requirements section prior to selecting courses

Latin American and Caribbean Studies Programs

Latin American and Caribbean Studies - Minor (Arts)

Latin American and Caribbean Studies - Minor (Arts)

This program explores the history, languages, politics, societies, cultures, religions, and geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean. The minor is geared towards building an engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean as well as with their communities in Canada and the United States. Students may take courses offered by several departments across the university. The minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies prepares students for careers in a competitive global context in which the greater part of the Western Hemisphere plays an increasingly important role.

Completion Requirements:

4.0 credits, meeting the following requirements:

While study of a relevant language is encouraged, the program does not have a language requirement.

  1. HIS290H5. It is recommended that this course be completed in the first year.
  2. 3.5 credits in at least two distinct disciplines selected from the list below; 1.0 credits must be at the 300+level.

Courses that can be counted toward this program are drawn from a range of offerings in the Humanities and Social Sciences at UTM:

In consultation with the Historical Studies Academic Advisor, and depending on the focus of the course, the following courses may qualify on a year-to-year basis:


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