Students can take a Minor in Latin American Studies which prepares them for careers in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings in the Americas. As Canada's links with Latin America broaden and diversify, we need qualified experts in many fields, including business, tourism, information systems, research, education, and development. By combining this Latin American Studies Minor with a Major in a conventional discipline, graduates of this program will be conversant in the many cultures and regions of Latin America, as well as versatile and creative within the disciplinary focus of their choice.
The program provides expertise in language, culture, history, geography, and political and social institutions. In an era of global linkages, employers are more sensitive than ever to the importance of multicultural understanding in the workplace. This minor program addresses this need, by endeavouring to provide students with the opportunity to develop communication and cultural skills to complement their academic disciplinary background, which are currently needed in the workforce.
Click here for direct access to the Latin American Studies program minor requirements in the University of Calgary calendar.