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Puerto Rican and Latino Studies

Get a global perspective on Latino culture.

The Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies provides students with the critical skills to navigate a diverse and globally interdependent world through the study of Latino arts, culture, history, literature and society. You will have the opportunity to participate in internships and research at the Brooklyn College Center for Latino Studies and the CUNY Center for Puerto Rican Studies. The knowledge and experiences you gain here will position you for further education in our graduate program or for careers in government, public and private schools and universities, and the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Proclamation

Proclamation - The Assembly, State of New York

The Assembly - State of New York

May 26, 2021

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies

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Important Adviser Information

For spring 2022, please e-mail the following for all advising:

  • Chair Alan A. Aja
  • Deputy Chair Maria Perez y Gonzalez
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Department, Brooklyn College, CUNY

Proclamation

Proclamation - Office of the President, Borough of Brooklyn

Office of the President, Borough of Brooklyn

May 26, 2021

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies

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Making the Impossible Possible: The Story of Puerto Rican Studies in Brooklyn College

Making the Impossible Possible: The Story of Puerto Rican Studies in Brooklyn College

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  • PRLS Department Major/Minors Informational Pamphlet (pdf)
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Contact Information

Department Chairperson: Alan Aja
Deputy Chairperson: Maria Perez y Gonzalez

Location: 1205 Boylan Hall
Phone: 718.951.5561
Email: prls@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Fax: 718.951.4183

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