Lindsay Mayka
Associate Professor of Government
Latin American Studies
Bienvenidos! Bem-vindos! Welcome!
About Latin American Studies
The Latin American Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this fascinating, complex region of the world. The interdisciplinary program coordinates an enriching collaboration between the departments of Anthropology, Government, History, Economics, and Spanish.
Through the integration of a variety of approaches to the study of the region, majors explore both historical and contemporary social, political, and economic issues, tensions, and inequalities that challenge the area, while also attaining an awareness of and appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of Latin America. Study abroad, the biannual Walker symposium, internships, independent research, and visiting scholars, artists, and activists enhance formal classroom learning. LAS graduates emerge as active global citizens capable of analyzing and articulating central issues affecting Latin America.
Faculty and Staff
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Ana Almeyda-Cohen
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ben Fallaw
Professor of Latin American Studies
Sandra Bernal Heredia
Assistant Professor
Patrice Franko
Grossman Professor of Economics; Chair of Global Studies Program
José Martínez
Assistant Professor of Music
Damaris Mayans
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Tiffany Miller
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Hector Ramos Flores
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Betty Sasaki
Associate Professor in Spanish, Emerita
Winifred Tate
Associate Professor of Anthropology; Chair of Anthropology
Brett White
Associate Professor of Spanish; Chair of Spanish
Laine Thielstrom
Performing and Narrative Arts Librarian
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