Latin American Studies

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.06 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.1 k / Year(s)  
70 place StudyQA ranking:2868 Duration:12 months

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In the MA programme in Latin American Studies at Leiden University you will focus on key social, political and cultural developments which are currently shaping the complex reality of Latin America.

The programme has been deliberately designed to understand the here and now of this region by paying attention to the most recent academic discussions. The master's makes use of scholarly contributions coming from several academic disciplines such as modern history, literature, and linguistics, as well as from the social sciences, and has a strong focus on research. In order to let you get an in-depth immersion into the current reality of Latin America, virtually all lectures are taught in Spanish. This allows us to use present-day Latin American sources and documents on a wide-range of topics. Besides, you will have the opportunity to conduct an individual field work research for your final thesis in a Latin American country of your choice. The department has long-existing contacts with academic centres and scholars in most Latin American countries that can provide the needed academic support. All this makes the programme unique in the Netherlands and abroad, attracting very motivated students from a wide variety of, among other, European and Latin American countries.

The programme of Latin American Studies has the following focus areas:

Public Policies in Latin America
The focus on Modern Latin American history offers you the chance to study current state-civil society relations in this region. Special attention is paid to such issues as the formulation and application of public policies dealing with problems in fields such as education, citizens security, poverty alleviation, indigenous groups and environment, and the ways civil society interacts with these initiatives.

Cultural Analysis in Latin America
If you choose to concentrate on Latin American literature, you will look at the way present day modernisation processes in the region affect Latin American culture and identity. You will study a variety of literary and communication channels, from short novels to mass media, and will learn to analyse their impact on the region.

Language Variation and Bilingualism
In the linguistics courses you will study the issues related to language variation and language change in the Spanish language as spoken in Latin America, with the emphasis on the processes of cultural and social change, such as urbanisation, migration and media influence.

Programme structure
Semester 1
Research Seminar
This intensive research seminar runs from mid-September to mid-October, and covers the three specialisations available within the programme. You will study the basic techniques of participatory observation, data collection, interviewing techniques and reporting. Under the guidance of a member of staff, you will write a research proposal that will serve as the basis for your research in Latin America.

Disciplinary Tutorial
The aim of this course is to acquaint you with current academic debates within the specialisation of your choice.

Research in Latin America
From mid-November to late January you will undertake a research project in Latin America, where you will collect data for your masters thesis. You will be supervised throughout by local members of staff within your chosen institute.

If you are from Latin Americaand have come to the Netherlands to follow the masters programmeyou are free to conduct your research on a subject related to Latin America in the Netherlands or a neighbouring European country.

Semester 2
Masters Classes
Following completion of your research, you will undertake two masters courses: Modernity in Latin America and Post-Modern Writing.

Masters Thesis
The final section of the programme involves producing an original masters thesis, based on your research. You can choose to write the thesis in Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, or English.

Previous education: BA degree in Latin American Studies or its equivalent (see website for details). Knowledge minimum: Proficiency in Spanish (see website Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 5 * TOEFL paper based: 500 * TOEFL computer based: 173 * TOEFL internet based: 60 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test: 60

Scholarships / Grants:
Leiden University:For additional information: Website

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands

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