Latino/a Studies is an academic discipline which studies the experience of people of Hispanic ancestry in America. Closely related to other Ethnic Studies disciplines such as African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Native American Studies, Latino/a Studies critically examines the history, culture, politics, issues, and experiences of Latinos. Drawing from numerous disciplines such as sociology, history, literature, political science, and gender studies, Latino/a Studies scholars consider a variety of perspectives and employ diverse analytical tools in their work.

History

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Notable Scholars

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Refugio I. Rochin, Founding Director of the Smithsonian Center and Fund for Latino Initiatives and the Smithsonian National Board for Latino Initiatives

Major Programs/Departments

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• Tulane University's Stone Center The oldest LAS program in the United States.
• University of Texas at Austin's Long Institute, one of the largest LAS programs in the United States.

External links

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• National Associaton for Chicana and Chicano Studies

Ethnic Studies | Interdisciplinary fields