About Our Latin American Studies Faculty

  • Francisco Alarcón and Lydia Rodríguez in Guatemala

    Francisco Alarcón, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, and Lydia Rodríguez (Foreign Languages), LAS Coordinator and Director of the Valladolid Study Abroad Program, while in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, conducting research on the Mayas. 

    Interdisciplinary Faculty Enrich a Minor in a Major Way

    Latin American Studies faculty members arrive from many walks of life and academic specialties. History, economics, theater, political science, geography, literature, and business are all represented. Other areas of expertise also contribute to a minor that benefits from an interdisciplinary approach.

    • Delve into the literature and history of Latin America with professors who are passionate about the region.
    • Explore trade, payments, management, and marketing through the lens of Latin American concerns with the help of professors who excel in this area of knowledge.
    • Diversify your academic credentials.
  • Latin American Studies
  • 477 Sutton Hall
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2321
  • Fax: 724-357-1268
  • Office Hours
  • Call for an appointment:
  • 724-357-2321
  • Or e-mail rodriglh@iup.edu
  • Or call the Dept. of Foreign Languages at 724-357-2325 to ask for Dr. Rodríguez's office hours