Marietta’s Latin American Studies program prepares you to live and work in an interconnected world.
Learning Spanish and about the cultural manifestations of the Spanish-speaking world broadens our students’ worldview and makes them better-informed global citizens. A minor in Latin American Studies enhances any degree, as knowledge of a second language gives graduates a head start in the job market. There are many reasons why our students are encouraged to learn Spanish at Marietta College. In addition to offering options that fit their life and career goals, learning Spanish broadens one’s worldview, which supports the College’s Core Value of Globalization.
What You’ll Learn as a Latin American Studies Minor
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on the history, politics, social organization, economy, and geography of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
