UVA’s BA in Latin American Studies offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of the history, languages, politics, arts, and cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. The program incorporates courses from anthropology, political science, literature, environmental studies, and history, with a focus on regional diversity and global interconnectedness. Study abroad, community engagement, and research with Latinx communities enrich the experience. This degree is excellent preparation for careers in public policy, human rights, journalism, international business, or graduate study in regional and global studies.
Field research on indigenous land rights in Bolivia and their constitutional protection
Documentary film on Latinx migration stories in the Charlottesville area
Analysis of gender and revolution in Cuban and Nicaraguan political literature
GIS mapping of colonial resource extraction in South America
Comparative study of water privatization conflicts in Bolivia and Chile
Podcast series in Spanish interviewing UVA students with Latin American heritage
Translation and analysis of Afro-Latin American poetry
Archival research on Cold War U.S. foreign policy in Latin America
Designing an outreach curriculum on Latinx identity and history for Virginia schools
Oral history project documenting Salvadoran immigrant experiences in the U.S.
Research paper on populism and media in contemporary Brazilian politics
Interactive exhibit on Latin American textile traditions and cultural expression
Study of urban environmental justice movements in Latin American megacities
Curating a Latin American film festival focusing on Indigenous filmmakers
Thesis on Catholicism, syncretism, and political resistance in Andean rituals
Photo essay documenting the legacy of colonial architecture in Cartagena, Colombia
Analysis of remittance economies and transnational family structures in Central America
Digital archive project on Latin American student activism in the 1960s and 70s
Mapping literary references to exile in post-dictatorship Chilean novels
Creating a language learning module focused on Caribbean Spanish and cultural context
Explore Latin American politics, culture, and history with global perspective in UVA’s Latin American Studies BA.
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