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Interested in understanding and exploring Latin America and the Caribbean?

The Latin American Studies Center (LASC) at the University of Maryland is your gateway to the region. The Center provides:

• Courses on Latin America and the Caribbean and related topics, taught in both English and Spanish

• Spanish, Portuguese, and Nahuatl language instruction
  

• A space for research on a wide range of subjects including Latin American cultures, democracy, governance, civil society, labor, gender, literature, ethnicity, and migration
  

• Outreach programs in nearby Latino communities

• National and international conferences and symposia
  

• Internships in public, private, and non-governmental organizations
  

• Study abroad programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean

 

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