Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

Latin American Studies is concerned with the multidisciplinary examination of Latin American language, literature, culture, and history.

Communication: Intercultural communication and cross cultural relationships; communicate clearly and persuasively in oral and written media; explaining ideas, writing and presenting information succinctly and clearly; public speaking; compiling carefully reasoned reports and essays; edit and proofread materials; comfort with phonetics.

Community Development: Sensitivity to advocacy and community building needs; incorporate understanding of past issues and events as well as contemporary issues to plan and anticipate future needs.

Analytical / Critical Thinking: Think logically, quickly and critically; understand economic development, power, and international relations; evaluate translations and original texts.

Interpersonal: Understand and interact effectively with diverse populations; cultural awareness and sensitivity; listening, clarifying and responding.

Organization: Organize and memorize detailed information; collect, compile and organize information; comfortable adjusting to new environments.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Monitoring and evaluation of processes and data; subject analysis and synthesis.

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
• Association of Hispanic Arts
• Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies
• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta
• Hispanic Business    
• Hispanotech
• International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters
• International Federation of Translators‎  
• International Studies Association
• Latin American Studies Association

Aligned Majors

History

Linguistics and Language

Political Science

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact

Arts Students' Centre
Social Sciences Building, SS102
T: 403.220-6318
E: ascarts@ucalgary.ca
W: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising

Clubs on Campus:

Latin American Students' Association 

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers