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2 PhD Programs in Latin American Studies in Europe for 2024

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    PhD Programs in Latin American Studies

    What is Latin American Studies?
    Latin American Studies covers the histories, societies, cultures and politics of Latin America.

    What can I do with a degree in Latin American Studies?
    Students with a degree in latin american studies can work in education, government, business, or research organisations as well as non-profit entitites or NGOs.
    Why study Larin American studies? Latin America is a region with a rich and complex history, by understanding the histories of the different countries in Latin America, we can better understand the present day. Additionally, Latin America is a region that is growing in importance both politically and economically, making it important to understand the cultures and societies of the area in order to better engage with them. Studying Latin American Studies can help us to develop empathy and understanding for the people who live in this region, important for personal growth and key for developing constructive relationships between Latin America and the rest of the world.

    Latin American Studies degrees
    You can study a bachelor's and master's degree as well as a doctorate in Latin American Studies. Some programs focus on a specific country or region, while others offer a more general overview of Latin America. Programs typically include coursework in history, politics, sociology, anthropology, and literature. Many programs also include language courses, allowing students to become proficient in Spanish or Portuguese.

    Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the western most point of Eurasia, Europe is usually divided from Asia by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting the Black and Aegean Seas.

    The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.