USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 34
Location/Phone: CPR 474, (813)974-3547
Email: lacs@iac.usf.edu
Web Site: http://web.usf.edu/~lacs
The mission of the Latin American & Caribbean Studies (LACS) program, as part of the University of South Florida's strategic plan for internationalization, is to enhance, coordinate and promote teaching, research, and service activities related to Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies. With the College of Arts and Sciences, the office offers a Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies for undergraduate students who want to enhance their major degree program, a graduate certificate in Cuban studies, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies. LACS provides advising and support services to students.
The program offers research grants to USF faculty and graduate students to encourage and support research, conferences, and/or course development in all fields related to Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino studies.
The program fosters greater knowledge of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino issues through several partnerships with community organizations and university departments to sponsor lectures and cultural programs open to the public throughout the year. Academic exchanges with Latin American and Caribbean educational institutions are coordinated by the Director of LACS. These exchanges foster the recruitment of international students and visiting scholars as well as develop joint research projects. The office works collaborates with more than 40 teaching faculty in several disciplines who are experts in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino studies. The staff consults with university administrators on issues related to the Latino community and Latino students.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2003
http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0304/latamprg.htm