The Villanova Latin American Studies Program, established in 1988, offers students in all of the university's four undergraduate colleges the opportunity to acquire a broad multi-disciplinary understanding and appreciation of Latin America. Students may pursue either a minor or the more comprehensive concentration. Both are designed to complement a variety of majors; many concentration and minor courses can also be used to satisfy core curriculum requirements.

Since language is essential to understanding any culture, a degree of language proficiency is an integral part of both the concentration and the minor. And, since living in Latin America offers invaluable experience in language, culture, and contemporary life and issues, students in the program are strongly encouraged to spend a summer or semester there.

In addition to its attractive course offerings, the Program sponsors overseas programs in Costa Rica, Chile, a Sustainable Development program, and a variety of scholarly and cultural events for the Villanova community.

News and Events

Brochure

The Latin American Studies Program at Villanova University has received a 2-year (2009-2011) Title VI-A Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $173,840.00. Under the direction of Dr. Satya Pattnayak, Project Director, this grant will help Villanova develop a cross-disciplinary and regional focus in Brazilian Studies. This grant will also introduce a critical language curriculum in Portuguese at Villanova. More news on the grant-related activities will be forthcoming soon on this website. Grant Abstract Study Abroad in Costa Rica, 2010 - For more information, please see the ICDS website and their brochure. Study Abroad in Chile, 2010 - For more information, please see our brochure.   NEW Course Offering for Spring 2010 - "Brazilian Culture and Society"

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