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History
Founded in August 1989, the Graduate Institute of Latin American Studies at Tamkang University is the first and the only research center in the field of Latin American studies in Taiwan. The Institute is devoted to the training of well-prepared people for the country and plays an important role in promoting Taiwan’s research on Latin American affairs. Under present director Dr. Hsiao-chuan Chen, the Institute provides our MA students with intensive and varied courses in the field of Latin American Studies, including Latin American history, philosophy, politics, international relations, economy, social issues as well as training in diplomatic and trade affairs. Currently, the faculty consists of five full-time professors and three part-time associate professors, all with a Ph.D. degree.
Since 2009 the Graduate Institute of Latin American Studies merged with the Graduate Institute of American Studies, christened the Graduate Institute of the Americas (GIA) to better reflect the growing interdependence among the various countries on the continent.
Since 2009 the Graduate Institute of Latin American Studies merged with the Graduate Institute of American Studies, christened the Graduate Institute of the Americas (GIA) to better reflect the growing interdependence among the various countries on the continent.
