Graduates possess a general knowledge of the problems of Latin America in relation to its historical development and characteristic culture that has evolved since the 16th century, on the basis of pre-Colombian cultures and immigration from Africa and Asia, as well as present-day problems of politics, culture, society and economy; at the same time, they possess profound knowledge of their research problem, with respect to factual knowledge, methodological approaches and theoretical concepts traditional and new. Their command of English and Spanish (or Portuguese) languages enables them to study relevant literature, participate at discussions at international scientific forums and publish in academic journals.