Latin American Regional Studies (Cologne University)

Recent economic and political developments in Latin America and the new prospects for the region have attached considerable attention in Germany. As a reflection of this, the Cologne University decided to establish a course in Latin American Regional Studies in 1989. The course leads to a graduate degree (equivalent to a MA from a British University) and includes the subjects Economics, Politics, Iberian and Latin- American History as well as Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literature. While History and Literature emphasize specific aspects of Latin American culture, Economics and Political Science follow the traditional curriculum for these subjects. Graduates in Latin-American Studies from Cologne University are particularly well qualified to work in an international and intercultural environment.