Study Abroad

Guadalajara, Mexico, Study/Travel Tour

University of Scranton Study Abroad Office

Study Abroad Supplement

Congratulations on your decision to study abroad in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain or Portugal. Students from the University of Scranton who study in these regions/countries are especially suited to the Latin American Studies Concentration [LASC], since courses taken at foreign universities in history, politics, language, literature, religion, philosophy, and other academic disciplines might be applicable to our own program. I encourage you to discuss course selections with your major advisor and to see the director of LASC if you have any questions about the program.

The Latin American Studies Concentration is designed to advance students' awareness and understanding of Latin America. It seeks to provide both broad, general knowledge of the entire Latin American region, and in-depth knowledge of specific countries, regional groupings of countries, and cultures both dominant and marginal. The concentration is open to all majors and it consists of courses from a variety of disciplines with a primary focus on Latin America.

Below please find a brief explanation of requirements. Students are encouraged to review the Undergraduate Catalog for possible additions and changes to Concentration requirements.

Credit totals needed for concentration:

Spanish language and other core/supporting courses: 24 total credits needed
Or
Portuguese language and other core/supporting courses: 22.5 total credits needed

Course breakdown:

Spanish Language 6 credits (311 level or above)
Or
Portuguese Language 4.5 credits (210 level or above)

Political Science 3 credits

History 3 credits (Students who take both core history courses may reduce their supporting course load to 9 credits)

Supporting Courses in
Philosophy, Theology/RS, History,
Political Science, Spanish, Portuguese 6 credits

Sincerely,
Dr. Lee M. Penyak
History Department
St. Thomas Rm. 273
Phone: 941-4369
Email: penyakl2@scranton.edu