{"id":489,"date":"2018-09-12T14:19:26","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T14:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/global-languages\/?page_id=489"},"modified":"2024-12-12T09:39:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T16:39:12","slug":"latin-american-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/department-global-languages-cultures\/undergraduate-programs\/minors\/latin-american-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Latin American Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latin American Studies<\/h1>\n

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Study Abroad in Costa Rica<\/a><\/h2>\n

Experience\u00a0more with\u00a0NAU’s International Immersion Program (IIP) in Costa Rica.\u00a0This unique program is set in one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and diverse countries in Latin America.\u00a0 Soak up the sights and sounds of bustling San Jos\u00e9 and experience the lush beauty of Costa Rica\u2019s cloud forests and beaches.\u00a0There is a reason why Costa Rica was ranked #1 amongst countries that offer the happiest and most sustainable lives in 2021, according to the\u00a0Happy Planey Index<\/a>.\u00a0Even more, Costa Rican Spanish is said to be among the easiest to understand, and makes an ideal location for second language learners.<\/p>\n

All in all, from the culture to the volcanoes, the people to the language, with Costa Rica NAU, you live it all.\u00a0Pura vida!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Study Abroad in Mexico<\/a><\/h2>\n

Experience\u00a0more with the NAU International Immersion Program (IIP) in Quer\u00e9taro, Mexico. This unique program is designed for you to learn Spanish\u00a0through immersion. You can take\u00a0beginning\u00a0or advanced Spanish courses, learn\u00a0about the region’s influence in Mexico’s history, all while experiencing\u00a0Mexico’s gastronomy, culture, and architecture. This makes Mexico the\u00a0ideal location to begin\/continue your Spanish language studies, as the pronunciation, vocabulary, and colloquial expressions used in Mexico are also commonly heard in the U.S., offering you a smoother linguistic transition between the two countries. You will study at Quer\u00e9taro’s premier language learning institute\u00a0Ol\u00e9<\/a>, which is close to Quer\u00e9taro’s beautiful historic district. As part of the immersive experience, you will live with a Mexican host family and have the chance to interact with Mexican citizens on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

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NAU in Peru: Archaeology and Ecology Field School<\/a><\/h2>\n

This year, PIAGN will focus on the site known as Huaca Letrada, one of the earliest regional centers of the La Leche valley, Lambayeque, Peru, an area that came to host the site of Tambo Real, one of several stops along the Inka trail system that spans the entirety of Peru. In this unique cultural and ecological region of the world, our upcoming interdisciplinary fieldwork will focus on locating origin point of ancient canals, metal and pottery workshops, and households used by ancient people. Students will gain experience in non-destructive drone-based archaeological survey and the use of machine learning in archaeological fieldwork.<\/p>\n

As a participant, you will learn to systematically excavate an archaeological site, analyze artifacts and curate them, and conduct public outreach all while working alongside experienced Peruvian professionals. On weekends, you will travel. You will visit the Pacific coast where traditional fisherfolk sell the daily catch along the beaches of Pimentel, and journey to a Quechua-speaking community living in the Andean highlands over 10,000 feet in elevation where traditional weavers are reclaiming their cultural heritage. You will learn about the colonization of Peru by the Spanish as we travel to the Colonial city of Trujillo where Peru’s independence from Spain was proclaimed in 1820. You will also visit several world-renown archaeological sites and museums in northern Peru. Finally, reflecting the diverse cultural background and rich natural resources of the region, you will enjoy a wide array of dishes prepared by our regionally well-known chef who has long served us healthy and delicious authentic Peruvian cuisine.<\/p>\n

Minor in Latin American Studies | 2023-2024 Catalog<\/h2>\n

Learn, study, travel and experience the art, music, language, history, and politics of Latin America.<\/p>\n

Students examine important topics related to culture, ideology, and power in the individual countries of the region and develop their own specific areas of expertise. This minor encourages creative thinking and prioritizes experiential learning as the rich cultural diversity of Latin America is explored. Spanish language facility is encouraged but not required for this plan.<\/p>\n

A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n