Area
Humanities
Sub-Discipline
Other humanities
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
- City: Valparaìso,
- Municipality: Viña del Mar,
- Region: Valparaíso Region
goals
GENERAL OBJECTIVE To train researchers capable of applying updated analytical tools in the development of their own research projects on Latin American literatures and cultures, so that they can participate in the academic field and continue their studies in a doctoral program.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: To foster critical reflection on Latin American literary and cultural traditions, from the colonial era to the present, through the analysis of diverse approaches to the study of literature and culture developed in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. To promote innovative studies that apply updated analytical tools in research on actors, genres, and modes of cultural production neglected by traditional studies of Latin American cultures and literatures. To guide students in developing an original research project in the field of Latin American literatures and cultures, with the aim of acquiring the necessary skills to carry out research projects independently or in collaboration with their peers.
Applicant Profile
Applicants selected for admission to the program must hold a bachelor's degree in language and literature or a related field within the humanities and social sciences. They must possess the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the demands of the curriculum and develop their own line of research in the area of Latin American literatures and cultures. In addition to the ability to communicate specialized knowledge in the field in Spanish, both orally and in writing, they must also demonstrate the ability to understand academic texts in the field written in English. Students in the program are expected to demonstrate autonomy in their academic pursuits and exhibit an active and insatiable intellectual curiosity about the cultural phenomena of Latin America.
Graduate profile
Graduates of our program are characterized by their in-depth knowledge of the socio-cultural and historical processes of Latin American literature and culture, enabling them to formulate critical approaches from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives. Furthermore, our graduates have demonstrated the ability to develop original research projects in the fields of Latin American Literature and Cultural Studies, allowing them to actively participate in the academic community and pursue doctoral studies in related disciplines.
Lines of investigation
LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE On the one hand, the curriculum is developed from a diachronic axis that addresses Latin American literature from the Colonial period to the present, with a focus on contemporary debates on the interpretation of literary texts and their relationship with other forms of cultural production in the Latin American context.
CULTURAL STUDIES The curriculum delves into the theoretical and methodological approaches of cultural studies, from an interdisciplinary perspective that seeks to integrate the contributions of various Latin American, European, and North American schools of thought. Furthermore, the elective courses offer opportunities to apply this knowledge to the study of specific cases within Latin American literature and culture.
CRITICAL THEORY The curriculum addresses critical theory from its historical evolution to current debates surrounding the social, economic and political processes implicit in the production and reception of culture –from diverse media and historical contexts–, in order to foster critical reflection and promote new research on Latin American literatures and cultures.
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