Latin American Studies
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    Latin American Studies

    The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
    University Rank:#1167
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 13,328 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 16, 2021

    Latin American Studies

    About

    Overview The Latin American Studies program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will provide an excellent foundation for advanced graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, and law. It is also designed to prepare the growing number of students who seek careers in the foreign service and other government agencies as well as those who will seek employment in non-governmental organizations with an international or cross-cultural orientation or in international business. Finally, it will also serve as an important qualification for individuals in education and the social services who work with the burgeoning Hispanic population of North Carolina.Program ObjectivesThe M.A. program in Latin American Studies has the following educational objectives:To study the culture, geography, history, politics, and society of Latin America and the Spanish-speaking CaribbeanTo provide an understanding of the socio-cultural background of the Latino population in the United StatesTo understand economic development and underdevelopment from a comparative perspectiveTo undertake interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences using a variety of methodologiesTo instill writing and critical thinking skills by teaching rigorous scholarly inquiry and researchTo develop language competencies in Spanish and/or Portuguese I want to find another Master Course
    The Latin American Studies program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is leading to the Master of Arts degree provides students with the skills and knowledge to understand and analyze the societies of Latin America and the Caribbean-a region of key importance in the age of globalization and mass migration.

    Disciplines

    Area & Cultural Studies

    Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    • gpa
    • gre

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 83

    Other Requirements

    1An undergraduate degree, preferably in Latin American Studies or in a related field such as Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Geography, History, International Business, International Studies, Political Science, Portuguese, Sociology, or Spanish, with a GPA of at least 3.0 is requiredSpanish proficiency at the advanced level as demonstrated by undergraduate coursework, an oral interview, a standardized test, and/or life experience is also required. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable but not requiredUNC Charlotte Graduate School online application formOfficial academic transcriptsStatement of purposeEvidence of proficiency in SpanishThree letters of recommendation on the UNC Charlotte recommendation formInternational students only: evidence of proficiency in English as well as the following UNC Charlotte forms: immigration status, statement of financial responsibility, and estimated expensesGRE scores are optional

    Fee Information

    Latin American Studies

    The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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