Latin American Studies
About Latin American Studies
An integrated global economy, along with the rapidly changing demographics of the U.S. domestic market, make expertise in Latin American studies an asset to students in numerous fields.
The program leading to the MA in Latin American Studies allows students to acquire expertise in multiple aspects of Latin America. Building on the unique interdisciplinary structure of the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, & Technology, the program has an integrated curriculum that connects literary, historical, cultural, and visual studies. Our award winning faculty includes Latin American literature, history, and philosophy experts.
Careers
Translator, editor, curator, professor, media relations, government service, writer, museum director
Undergraduate Programs
Scholarships & Awards for Undergraduate Students
- Ragen S. and Roy D. Elterman Endowed Scholarship
- Dennis Kratz Research Fund
- Marvin and Kathleen Stone Scholarship/Fellowship
- Nina and Thomas Lambert Scholarship/Fellowship
- Victor L. Worsfold Grant Program
Graduate Programs
Scholarships & Awards for Graduate Students
- Robert Plant Armstrong Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Mabel H. Bremer Travel Award
- Betty and Gifford Johnson Travel Award
- Edith O’Donnell Graduate Fellowship
- Dennis Kratz Research Fund
- Marvin and Kathleen Stone Scholarship/Fellowship
- Nina and Thomas Lambert Scholarship/Fellowship
- Victor L. Worsfold Grant Program
Classes
To obtain specific information about classes at The University of Texas at Dallas, visit the UT Dallas Coursebook, or for more general information, the UT Dallas Catalog.
Program Highlights
The undergraduate Latin American Studies major requires students to explore the region through exposure to multiple disciplinary approaches, while at the same time encouraging them to develop a specialized focus in one of the three main pillars of study (history; economic, political and business studies; and linguistic, literary and cultural studies) that can be strengthened through interdisciplinary tools.
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies degree program allows students to acquire expertise in multiple aspects of Latin America. Taught by internationally recognized faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas and building on the dynamic interdisciplinary structure of the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, this master’s program has an integrated curriculum that connects literary, historical, cultural and visual studies.
Students in the master’s program elect either a professional option (coursework only) or a research option (coursework plus a capstone project). Both options require students to demonstrate proficiency in an approved foreign language and to complete an approved internship or study abroad. The research option is especially relevant for those who plan to pursue doctoral studies.
Faculty
The Latin American Studies program is led by faculty of the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology who are widely cited experts in their respective fields. Students will be taking courses taught by some of the Bass School’s most accomplished faculty from areas such as History, Literature, and Visual and Performing Arts.
Research Opportunities
Six centers and institutes affiliated with the Bass School promote interdisciplinary research:
Contact Information
Shilyh Warren
Associate Professor and Area Head
Phone: 972-883-6316
Email: shilyh.warren@utdallas.edu
Office: JO 4.510A
Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
The University of Texas at Dallas, JO31
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Phone: 972-883-2759 or 972-883-2980
Advising
Undergraduate Advising: ahtUGadvising@utdallas.edu
Graduate Advising: ahtGRadvising@utdallas.edu