In the Master's degree program in Hispanic Studies, you will differentiate and deepen your knowledge of the Spanish language and literature and acquire practical skills in speaking and writing. In addition to an intensive practical language training that is conducted by native lecturers, you will approach ways of philological exploration of Spanish and Latin American cultural diversity. During your studies, you will acquire methodical and analytical skills that will enable you to speak and write about Spanish texts and media in a reflective manner. Historical, political and social contexts are always taken into account, making you an expert on Spain and Hispanic America.

The subject can be studied in the Interdisciplinary Master’s degree program as a major or minor subject in the Aisthesis.Culture and Media variant or in the flexible variant in the amount of up to 55 ECTS credits, in combination with at least one other subject and/or the Studium Individuale.

Contents

In the part of the program covering literary and cultural studies, you will become familiar with the literature and cultures of Spain and Hispanic America from the 16th century to the present. In the linguistic part of the program, you will systematically deal with the structure and history of the Spanish language.

A further essential component of the program is the deepening and broadening of your own Spanish proficiency. You will choose from a wide range of practical language and cultural courses conducted by native speakers.

All participating disciplines and sub-disciplines offer a wide range of topics from which you can choose according to your interests and preferences. In contrast to the Bachelor's degree program, the Master's degree program allows for a stronger disciplinary and thematic focus and promotes a study development according to individual knowledge and research interests.

Facilities

For optimal acquisition and consolidation of foreign language skills, the KU Language Center has set up a multimedia center for students. Regular guest lectures, guided visits to cultural events and organized field trips to Spain and Latin America offer additional opportunities to broaden your linguistic, historical and philological horizons while studying.

The Center for Latin American Studies (ZILAS) offers an important forum for the special regional focus of the KU. ZILAS promotes insights into Latin American cultural diversity and organizes research projects on Latin America in cooperation with Latin American researchers and institutions.

An overview of all relevant partner universities in Latin America is managed and kept up-to-date at ZILAS.

The Interdisciplinary Master’s degree program provides for a required internship at a private or public institution, which brings students into contact with possible professional fields at an early stage. Students also have the possibility to complete their internship abroad; for individual advice and support in finding an internship and financing possibilities, the KU Career Service and the International Internship Service are happy to help.

Career prospects

The Master’s degree program in Spanish Studies provides students with practical knowledge and skills for a wide range of professions. The main aim with regard to professional skills is for students to develop critical and structured thinking skills that enable them to deal with texts, traditions and contextual connections at the intersection of the own and the Spanish-speaking cultures in the globalized world.

After having completed the Spanish Studies program, you will have access to a broad professional field. In addition to an academic career, your acquired knowledge also qualifies you for a job in the media and journalism. Possible professional fields include political organizations, press and public relations, cultural institutions, the library and publishing industry, and language teaching and adult education.

The University's Career Center supports students in individually designing their career perspectives, for example in finding internships in Germany and abroad.