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Program: Health and Society
“Through the Latin America and Latinx Studies minor you will be able to explore the histories, languages, literatures, cultures, societies, environments and more of Latin America and its people! Whether you are from Latin America or from another place of the world, being an engaged citizen of this world is an essential skill”
Program: Honours Political Science Specialization in Public Law and Judicial Studies
“I joined the minor because representation is important; ¡orgullosamente salvadoreño y guatemalteco! The LALS minor allows me to learn about my culture formally, a reality that Canadian institutions have profoundly overlooked, playing an essential part in my identity and studies”
Program: Honours Political Science Specialization in Global Citizenship
“I decided to pursue this interdisciplinary minor because after taking LATAM 2A03, I chose to embark on a journey of deconstruction and inquiry into the history of Latin America. As a Latin American, I feel that I have learned a lot, and I have changed many harmful narratives that formed my understanding of the region”
Program: Political Science with a Specialization in Public Law and Judicial Studies
“I am pursuing this interdisciplinary minor to reconnect with my cultural roots and gain a more nuanced understanding of the histories, traditions, and perspectives distinctive to Latin America and its diaspora. In embarking this academic journey, I aim to challenge false narratives and proclaim the diverse voices that often go unheard”
Program: Political Science Specialization in Public Law and Judicial Studies
“I am minoring in Latin American and Latinx studies because I want to interact with other students who share my background and learn more about my culture! As someone who has never felt that their ethnic background is fully represented in higher education, this minor is an incredible opportunity to further explore”
Program: Integrated Business and Humanities
“I chose to pursue the Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies to further understand my own cultural heritage from an academic standpoint, while simultaneously gaining insights from my bright and impactful peers and professors into the diverse stories, traditions, and experiences that shape the vibrant Latinx community both at McMaster University and on a global scale”
Program: Honours Sociology
“I am completing the Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies because I wanted to find a way to get in touch with my own culture while also connecting with others who share the same sentiments and interests. By taking just the introductory courses, I discovered the vastness of Latin American and Latinx Studies while also gaining valuable critical analytical skills which I have been able to use throughout my academic journey”