About the Program
Students who enter the LAIS Program emerge with the linguistic and analytical preparation necessary to understand the literatures and cultures of Latin American and Iberian countries; the history of Latin America in the pre-Columbian, colonial, and national periods; the formation of social and economic structures throughout the Latin American and Iberian worlds; the history and ethnography of Mesoamerica and the Andes; contemporary Latin American and Iberian politics; and the Latinx experience in the United States.
Coursework
Courses in these and related areas provide a framework in which to explore a wide range of compelling issues, including the “boom” in Latin American literatures; the reinterpretation of Iberian colonialism in the Americas; the politics of democratization and redemocratization in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America; economic crisis and reform in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula; and the integration of Latinx communities into the United States artistic, literary, and political scenes.
Current Events
- 11/11Monday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5 Kline CommonsLa Voz Magazine Team Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024
Kline Commons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Are you interested in journalism, activism, or Latino immigrant issues? La Voz Magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues. We welcome artists, writers, and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts, and film screenings.
We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting on Mondays from 12 pm to 1 pm in Kline Room (inside Kline), or via Zoom in case of bad weather.
Please visit our office in Albee Annex B from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday to pick up copies of the magazine. You can also read La Voz online and look at our Facebook and Instagram.