Latin American Culture and History Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs

Overview

Degree: Bachelor
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Interdisciplinary Perspective
The Latin American History and Culture program brings together various disciplines, including history, cultural studies, and the social sciences. This interdisciplinary approach enables a comprehensive analysis of the complex social and cultural dynamics in Latin America.

Comprehensive Language Skills
Students acquire not only historical and cultural knowledge but also language proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese. These language skills are essential for engaging with primary sources and fostering intercultural exchange.

Research Focus
The program is closely linked to current research topics and offers students the opportunity to participate in research projects. This fosters an understanding of the latest developments in historical and cultural research.

Practical Application
Through practice-oriented courses and projects, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge directly. These experiences are valuable for their future careers and foster the development of practical skills.

International Networking
The program benefits from international collaborations and exchange programs, which enable students to gain global perspectives and expand their intercultural competencies.
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, such as:

Cultural management: Graduates find opportunities in cultural management, where they can develop and implement programmes and events to promote Latin American cultures.

Media and communications sector: The skills acquired qualify graduates for roles in the media and communications sector, for example in public relations or journalism, where they report on cultural and social issues.

International organisations: A career in international organisations, such as NGOs or foundations, is also possible, where professionals can work on projects promoting education, culture and social justice in Latin America.

Research and academia: Graduates can pursue careers in research, particularly at universities or research institutes, where they can explore Latin American topics and lead their own research projects.

Development cooperation: Positions in development cooperation also offer opportunities where graduates can apply their knowledge to improve living conditions in Latin American countries.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Please note that further approval requirements also apply for this subject:

Approval for certain modules requires proof of linguistic aptitude in the form of knowledge at level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages". Proof should be provided by means of a language test.

Please also read the subject-specific regulations, which are decisive for all applicable regulations.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs Latin American Culture and History comprise 30 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with Two Minor Subjects

As Major Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Biology Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies French German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Linguistics Literary Studies Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Social Sciences Sociology Spanish
As Minor Subject 2 you may choose Aesthetic Education Art History and Historical Image Studies English Studies: British and American Studies Ethics Informatics Linguistics of Romance Languages Literary Studies Mathematics Physics Protestant Theology

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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