Class Detail

Lays the conceptual, theoretical, and analytical groundwork for subsequent LALS upper-division courses. Examines key concepts and major theoretical frameworks within the interdisciplinary fields of Latin American studies and Latina/o/e/x studies, with particular emphasis on the power and value of bridging them. First third of the course explores theories, concepts, and practices in Latin American studies. Second third considers theories, concepts, and practices in Latina/o/e/x studies. Final third examines the rich new understandings and perspectives allowed when we bridge the interdisciplinary fields of Latin American and Latina/o/e/x studies. Taken together, these three sections of the course form the foundation of LALS. Prior or concurrent enrollment in an introductory LALS course is highly recommended.

Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
Course is part of core course series requirement for LALS majors and core requirement for minors.
LALS majors contact lalsadvising@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
TuTh 11:40AM-01:15PM	Steven Acad 150	Falcon,S.M.	01/06/25 - 03/14/25