The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at San Diego State University is a U.S. Department of Education designated National Resource Center. The Center offers multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs in Latin American studies. In addition, it supports research, community outreach, conferences, study abroad, and other activities dedicated to teaching students, working professionals, and community members about Latin American economies, history, society, culture, and languages.
The Center for Latin American Studies at SDSU sponsors a fall 2009 program in Mexicali, Mexico. The program focuses on economic development of marginalized communities, transborder issues and social service organizations. More Info on the Program
New office hours for graduate and undergraduate advising are already available. More info on Office Hours
Listing of Latin America related events, programs, conferences, fellowships, and scholarships. More Info on the e-Bulletin
Various important forms and informational flyers for both graduate and undergraduate students.
The Center has instituted new procedures for completing the comprehensive exams. More Info on comprehensive exams
from Chiapas, Mexico available at the Center. The coffee from the Mutz Vitz co-operative is organic and shade grown More Info on Fair Trade Coffee
Presenting the rich and proud heritage of the Mixtec online. More info on the Culture Box
This year's competition is now open! Click on Fellowships for details and for instructions on how to apply. FLAS information for 2010-2011 will be available in January of 2010.
CLAS has a number of theatrical and documentary films available for use by students and faculty.
New Films: Autonomy Under Attack /
The Last Zapatistas: Forgotten Heroes /
A Place Called Chiapas
In collaboration with SDSU's Language Acquisition Resource Center, Dr. Nora Strejilevich has developed a variety of web-based resources on Argentina's Dirty War and the Disappeared in the Southern Cone. Dr. Brian Loveman has developed an extensive bibliography with internet resources on Human Rights in Latin America and US Security Policy in the Andean Region.
Dr Mario Martin Flores teaches on the literature of Baja California. More Info on Baja Literature
America's Award is an annual award for the best Latino/Latin American literature for children or young adults. More Info on America's Award
Applicants may propose to do research, attend courses, teach English or participate in a business internship in one of about 150 countries around the world. More info about the Fulbright Program
Economic and demographic data on the U.S.-Mexican border regions 1950-2005. Data and more info
Last Update: 05-Nov-2009
The statements found on this page/site are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up-to-date and accurate, official information can be found in the university publications.