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BA Latin American and Iberian Studies at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Latin American and Iberian Studies focuses on the history, geography, politics, literature, arts and cultures of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Our courses cover a wide range of topics including indigenous cultures, colonialism, nationalism, liberalism and globalization as well as problems of gender, race and economic inequality. Latin American and Iberian Studies prepares students with the practical and theoretical tools they need to study and work in the globalized arena of the 21st century.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Latin American and Spanish History, Human Geography of Latin America, Spanish and Latin American Music, Arts and Cultures, Dictatorship and Democracy in the Iberoamerican World. Sample required courses: SPAN201 University Breadth Courses.

Career pathways

Career options: Public Administration, Foreign Service, Education, Journalism, Banking and Business, International NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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