An honors thesis is a highly challenging and rewarding undertaking. It allows a student to study a single topic in great depth and integrate knowledge gained in previous courses. A thesis requires a considerable commitment of time and attention and is normally undertaken by only a small number of graduating seniors. For the highly motivated student it does, however, provide a unique opportunity to conduct original research or explore new ways of thinking about a subject.<br><br>A deep and nuanced understanding of the diverse cultures, histories and geopolitics of the Americas, the Caribbean and the U.S. Latino community has arguably never been more relevant or more urgent.<br><br>More than a half-century old, our program embraces a broad interdisciplinary approach to studying Latin America and Latino culture, with particular strengths in history, politics, literature and anthropology. At the same time, you will be encouraged to locate and delve into an area of particular interest to you. We encourage you to do researchfrom Boston to Belize to Braziland well connect you with the right faculty member to do so.<br><br>The Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Program is a locus of nonstop activity, with a full roster of guest lectures, film screenings, theater events, field trips and talks by visiting artists and writers. We even host Graffiti Week, which features a tagging demonstration by a world-renowned Brazilian street artist.<br><br>Our graduates go on to careers in such varied areas as academia, law, the nonprofit sector, medicine, filmmaking and international affairs, often with a connection to the Latino community.<br><br>An honors thesis is a highly challenging and rewarding undertaking. It allows a student to study a single topic in great depth and integrate knowledge gained in previous courses. A thesis requires a considerable commitment of time and attention and is normally undertaken by only a small number of graduating seniors. For the highly motivated student it does, however, provide a unique opportunity to conduct original research or explore new ways of thinking about a subject.