Master's degree in Native American Languages ​​and Cultures builds on the subjects and disciplines which were prevalent in the bachelor. It is especially focused on the discipline of linguistics and the Indian written forms.

Your primary sources written in the original language and you will concern yourself extensively with these ancient languages. You will also get training in Indian cultural development of civilizations rise and up to today.

It is particularly exciting to use historical sources to understand Indian agree society and situation in America today. The teaching takes place in small groups, but generally assumes study the form of a tutorial. You will find that using a lot of time to prepare at home or in your study group.

With a degree in Native American languages ​​and cultures you get some skills that make you qualified to participate in projects related to different cultures do.

The focus is on the Mesoamerican areas, but you will also be taught in the North and South American cultures. Once you've got a thorough knowledge of the entire area by Indians, you can choose to research the development of culture and look at how the people and the tribes have adapted to the conditions they have been offered over the years.

This research can be used in many context to look at the cultural differences and with this training can be used to explore ways in different markets for companies that are considering establishing themselves physically in Central and South America.

Job Opportunities

The program qualifies you to teach and participate in projects related to the encounter between different cultures. This may be in connection with the foreign matters. Moreover, you will be able to work with the dissemination of research libraries, archives, museums and at universities and colleges. Occupation area lies primarily within the organization work, teaching and research. You can find work in both the public and private sectors.