The Latin American and Latino Studies program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is designed for students interested in the language, history, politics, and culture of Latin America and of Hispanics living in the U.S.
Latin American and Latino Studies, B.Sc.
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Overview
About the Program
Students in the Latin American and Latino Studies program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are encouraged to develop a program that is both international and comparative in perspective and that takes into account the heterogeneous cultural experiences of people living in the vast territory loosely termed Latin America, as well as of those people living in the United States who identify themselves as Latino/a.
The Major in Latin American & Latino/a Studies consists of a minimum of eight subjects (96 units) beyond the introductory course, 17.55J, “Introduction to Latin American Studies,” pre-thesis, and thesis. Remaining subjects include two language subjects in Area I (or equivalent proficiency), and six subjects selected from at least two of the three disciplinary areas (Areas II-IV).
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 180 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Spanish
- Advanced Communication in Spanish: Topics in Language and Culture
- Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition: Perspectives on Technology and Culture
- Spanish Conversation and Composition
- Spanish through Film: Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Spain
- Spanish for Heritage Learners
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript
- For non-native English speakers, we strongly recommend providing the results of an English proficiency exam if you have been using English for fewer than 5 years or do not speak English at home or in school, so that we may consider that information alongside the rest of your application
- We do not have cut off or recommended scores for the ACT or SAT as scores are evaluated within an applicant’s context
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