Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Academics

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) engages with undergraduate and graduate students from across the disciplines working on Latin America and the Caribbean and/or Latinx and Caribbean diasporic communities.

Academics

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) engages with undergraduate and graduate students from across the disciplines working on Latin America and the Caribbean and/or Latinx and Caribbean diasporic communities.

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) engages with undergraduate and graduate students from across the disciplines working on Latin America and the Caribbean and/or Latinx and Caribbean diasporic communities.

CLACS supports graduate students' work on the region through fellowships, grants, and activities. Graduate students from any discipline are invited to become affiliated students. 

For more information, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Daniel A.Rodriguez, daniel_a_rodriguez@brown.edu

Undergraduate Concentration

The concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACA) provides students with a strong, interdisciplinary foundation in the culture, history, and contemporary issues of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latine diaspora.

Overview

Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACA) is an interdisciplinary concentration that draws on courses from a wide range of departments across the humanities and social sciences.

Current Courses

The concentration draws on courses across departments and emphasizes critical thinking, regional knowledge, and practical experience

Honors

Qualified undergraduates may work towards the A.B. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies with Honors.

Study Abroad

Students travel across the region to pursue academic, linguistic, and cultural experiences through Brown-approved programs, both consortium and non-Brown.

Requirements

Requirements for the Undergraduate Concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACA)

Graduate Students

CLACS contributes to graduate education and training at Brown by supporting students' development through courses, events, and funding and research opportunities.

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Doctoral Specialization Certificate Program

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) is pleased to offer a Doctoral Specialization Certificate for currently enrolled Brown University Ph.D. students.

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