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Critical RGC Studies 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8144 United StatesWhat Is Latina/o/x Studies?
Housed in Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies, Latina/o/x Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that considers Latin American origin communities in the United States. As a branch of US race and ethnic studies, Latina/o/x Studies courses explore questions of race, ethnicity, and racialization as the primary areas of focus. Operating from a comparative framework that examines Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican/Chicana/o/x, Central American, and other Latin American populations, the minor explores common interests and differences affecting US Latina/o/x populations. Latina/o/x Studies at American University capitalizes on the University’s strategic location in the DC Metropolitan area, a contact zone of communities with roots in all parts of the Americas.
Why Minor in Latina/o/x Studies?
A minor in Latina/o/x Studies will add depth to your major and program of studies. Six of the eighteen credits in a minor in LTST may be cross-counted towards another major or minor. Consult your advisor and course catalog before declaring/registering.
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News & Notes
AU student Emma Busch documented the history of ENLACE, Washington’s first Latino/a gay and lesbian organization.
Latinx Symposium featured Laura Pulido, Perla Guerrero, Ricardo Ortiz, Kristie Dorr, Laura Pulido, Salvador Vidal-Ortiz, and David Vazquez.
Statement in Solidarity with Anti-Racist Efforts from CRGC
The faculty of the Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies join with protesters across the world to denounce police brutality and systemic anti-Black violence.
