Latin America and the Caribbean - Regional Studies

Columbia University

United States of America, New York City

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Columbia University

United States of America , New York City

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Jan-2022 31-Oct-2021

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 61,180 / year

Apply Date 31-Oct-2021

Next Intake 19-Jan-2022

Latin America and the Caribbean - Regional Studies

About

Overview The Latin America and the Caribbean - Regional Studies curriculum combines core seminars on region-specific scholarship and research with the opportunity to take graduate-level courses in different disciplines throughout Columbia University. Key Features During the first semester, students obtain solid foundations in the most relevant scholarship on key issues of contemporary Latin America (democratization, rule of law, urban development, environmental change, trade and immigration, gender relations, and cultural expression of diversity, among others). In the second semester, they hone research methodologies and the critical use of scholarship in order to develop their own projects and complete an MA thesis.Latin American countries have developed increasingly strong ties within and beyond the region while consolidating democratic institutions and the rule of law. MARSLAC students deepen their knowledge of the political, economic, social, and cultural processes shaping the region, and graduate with the expertise to be leaders in their chosen fields. I want to find another Master Course

The interdisciplinary MA program in Latin America and the Caribbean - Regional Studies at provides a broad social science-based approach to modern and contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean.

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies

Ethnic Studies

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : transcripts of all previous post-secondary education a statement of academic purposea curriculum vitae or résuméthree letters of recommendation from academic sources GRE scores and, if applicable, results of the TOEFL or IELTS examination to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirementa sample of scholarly writing, if required by the department or programpayment of the application fee