Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The new major in Latin American Studies offers students the opportunity to combine the approaches of several academic disciplines in a focused study of the region. In recent decades, Latin America has become a field of rapid development in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The major's interdisciplinary approach integrates historical, social, political, economic and cultural perspectives at both national and regional levels. Learning Objectives Latin American Studies Learning Objectives: The main objectives of the LAS program are to provide students with a broad interdisciplinary understanding of the political, economic, historic and cultural developments of Latin America in an integrated manner. Specifically students should acquire the following skills: An in-depth multidisciplinary knowledge of the major developments of the primary regions of Latin America (Mexico, the Caribbean/Central America, the Andean region, Brazil, and the Southern cone) Written and oral proficiency in Spanish. In addition, elective credit may be earned through the acquisition of a basic knowledge of Portuguese or an indigenous language such as Quechua. Acquire familiarity with the ways in which different indigenous and diasporic cultures have contributed to the development of Latin America. The development of critical analytical skills to understand and evaluate the complexity and diversity of Latin America, both past and present. The ability to initiate, develop, and carry out independent research writing.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The new major in Latin American Studies offers students the opportunity to combine the approaches of several academic disciplines in a focused study of the region. In recent decades, Latin America has become a field of rapid development in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The major's interdisciplinary approach integrates historical, social, political, economic and cultural perspectives at both national and regional levels. Learning Objectives Latin American Studies Learning Objectives: The main objectives of the LAS program are to provide students with a broad interdisciplinary understanding of the political, economic, historic and cultural developments of Latin America in an integrated manner. Specifically students should acquire the following skills: An in-depth multidisciplinary knowledge of the major developments of the primary regions of Latin America (Mexico, the Caribbean/Central America, the Andean region, Brazil, and the Southern cone) Written and oral proficiency in Spanish. In addition, elective credit may be earned through the acquisition of a basic knowledge of Portuguese or an indigenous language such as Quechua. Acquire familiarity with the ways in which different indigenous and diasporic cultures have contributed to the development of Latin America. The development of critical analytical skills to understand and evaluate the complexity and diversity of Latin America, both past and present. The ability to initiate, develop, and carry out independent research writing.
Admission Requirements
7+
130+
100+
68+
Students must have school report, a minimum score of 250 on the computer based test or 100 on the internet based test in TOEFL (for international students from non-English speaking students), scores from SAT I Reasoning Test plus two SAT II Subject Tests or the ACT with Writing, a minimum of 7 in IELTS.
48 Months
Jan-2000
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