Overview

The study of the contemporary and historical contours of this diverse region is complemented by concentration in a specific department in the social sciences or humanities with the Latin American Studies (LAST) program at Wesleyan University.

Highlights

The purpose of the concentration is to assure that the student majoring in Latin American Studies, which is an interdisciplinary program, has mastered the substance and methods of at least one established academic discipline.

A student who completes the program will receive a degree in Latin American Studies with a concentration in a particular department.

A double major in the department of concentration is an option for Latin American Studies majors.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Bolívar's Interpreters: Nation Construction in the Americas
Territories of Dwelling, Desire and Resistance in Latin America
Colonial Latin America
Colonialism and Its Consequences in the Americas
Political Economy of Developing Countries
Latin American and Caribbean Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Latin American Studies major requires (a) competence in Spanish; (b) an academic record that shows ability both in Latin American Studies and in the intended department of concentration; and (c) a judgment by the core Latin American Studies faculty that a prospective major is likely to be able to maintain a grade point average of B- or better in all courses taken at Wesleyan that are cross-listed with Latin American Studies.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72438 USD / year

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Out-of-State

72438 USD / year

≈ 72438 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

72438 USD / year

≈ 72438 USD / year

Living costs

Middletown

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Middletown

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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