The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multiple locations
Charlotte , North Carolina , United States
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Overview
About the Program
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.
The 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 Caribbean
- to provide an understanding of the socio-cultural background of the Latino population in the United States
- to understand economic development and underdevelopment from a comparative perspective
- to undertake interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences using a variety of methodologies
- to instill writing and critical thinking skills by teaching rigorous scholarly inquiry and research methods at a level appropriate for graduate education
- to develop language competencies in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Culture and Conflict in the Amazon
- Comparative Slavery and Race Relations
- Advanced Business Spanish
- Seminar in Colonial Latin American History
- Seminar in Modern Latin American History
- Seminar in Latin American Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies American Studies View 696 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- An 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 required. However, the admissions committee will consider applicants with an average lower than this minimum if the other elements of the application are strong
- Spanish 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 required
- Official academic transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Evidence of proficiency in Spanish
- Three letters of recommendation
- Evidence of proficiency in English as well as the following UNC Charlotte forms: immigration status, statement of financial responsibility, and estimated expenses
- GRE scores are optional
Tuition Fee
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International
11846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5923 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
11846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5923 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1445 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Charlotte
1133 - 2060 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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