Washington &
Jefferson
College
The Latin American Studies minor provides students with an understanding of the many facets of Latin America including its literature and history, society and culture, economics and politics, languages, arts, humanities, and environment. Students are also given the opportunity to study the Latino experience in the United States, and delve into global issues that impact indigenous and ethnically diverse communities of Latin America, i.e., migration, displacement and exile.
Beyond the Classroom
Students have a wide array of opportunities for research, internships, conferences, and networking beyond the classroom that give them an advantage to prepare for life after W&J.
Latin American Studies Faculty
International Studies Department Chair
Buba Misawa, Ph.D.
Buba Misawa, Ph.D is a professor of Political Science and is the Chair of the Department of Political Science. He is also the Director of International Studies at Washington & Jefferson College.
H.J. Manzari, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Spanish and Director of Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies, Spanish, International Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Conflict and Resolution Studies
Joseph DiSarro, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science
Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Policy, International Studies, Latin American Studies
Karin Maresh
Associate Professor of Communication Arts
Communication Arts, Theatre, Latin American Studies, Media Studies, Gender and Women's Studies
Katherine M. Ternes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Spanish
Kathleen A. McEvoy, Ph.D.
Professor of English
English, Latin American Studies, Pre-Health Professions, Gender and Women's Studies
Robert M. East, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Public Policy, Pre-Law, Conflict and Resolution Studies, Gender and Women's Studies
Zheya Gai, Ph, D.
Professor of Political Science and International Studies
International Studies, East Asian Studies, Political Science, Latin American Studies, Public Policy, Conflict and Resolution Studies
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