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Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Research)

Master

The Research Master’s in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is a multi-disciplinary programme that addresses both the communalities as well the differences in historical, cultural and socio-political terms between Latin America and the Caribbean region. It allows you to develop a particular expertise in the sub-regions involved: Latin America, Indo-America and the Caribbean, with a strong focus on the contemporary reality of the area.

This master’s is the successor of the research master’s programme in Latin American and Amerindian Studies.

For mor information contact the study coordinator: Martine Delver

First year

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

First semester
State, public policies and civil society in Latin America 10
Master Class: Hybrid cultures in Latin America 10
An Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies 10

Second semester
Research Seminar on Latin American and Caribbean Studies 10
Caribbean Societies and Cultures 10
Amerindian Societies and Cultures 10

Second year

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

First semester
Fieldwork Research in Latin America and the Caribbean 20
Optative Master course at CEDLA/Utrecht University 10

Second semester
MA Thesis Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Research) 30