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Australian National University, Australia, Canberra

Latin American Studies, Bachelor

  • Latin American Studies, Bachelor
  • Full-time
  • Duration : 3 years

Student Type

Indicative Fees

AUD 36,720

Study mode

On Campus

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Course Highlights

From the secret language of tango dancers to the intricacies of political change in Cuba, this degree will fly you to Latin America (quite literally, and probably in your fifth semester of study).

Career Opportunities

You can do a lot with this major! Global Studies majors go on to successful careers in international business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more. All liberal arts degrees help students develop their Core Career Competencies, and Global Studies majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers..These skills include: Strong verbal and written communication skills Deep understanding of the institutions and processes that shape the world Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding Critical thinking and creative problem-solving Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

Course Overview

Latin America's history is a collision of culture and politics, wealth and poverty. In this course you will study a history of corruption, colonisation and celebration. Off the back of its traumatic history, Latin America is growing economically at breakneck speed and in this course you will move along with it. For aspiring comerciantes and cultural buffs alike, our degree immerses you in a region of extremes. I want to find another Bachelor Course Employment Opportunities Graduates may find work in policy development, government, private business, tourism, trade, foreign affairs and may other fields. Learning Outcomes Successful completion of this program enables students to: Understand and evaluate historical and current events and developments that have shaped Latin America, especially the interaction between the indigenous societies of the region and European societies, Identify and critique the contemporary socio-cultural and political systems of Latin America including with reference to theories of development and underdevelopment, Analyse current debates relating to regional cooperation and unity in the context of tensions in traditions, Analyse the global significance of events and developments in Latin America, and Communicate in the Spanish language.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Language and Society in Latin America Development and Change Issues in International Political Economy Politics in Latin America The International Relations of Latin America Democracy and Democratization in Latin America Contemporary Politics of Brazil Environment, Human Security and Conflict Sociology of Third World Development Current Affairs in the Spanish-speaking World Music and Society in the Spanish Speaking World Selected Topics in Spanish

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications: An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

English Entry Requirement

6.5

Contact Details

Australian National University

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