School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies Courses
Listed below are the courses in Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) taught within SIS.
There are many additional courses across the College of Liberal Arts that contribute to the Latin American and Latino Studies plan of study.
- Spring 2026
- LALS 250- Introduction to Latin America & Latino Studies
- Fall 2025
- LALS 30100- Hispanic Literature I
- LALS 30300- Struc Spanish I
- LALS 25000 - Introduction To Latin American And Latino Studies
- Interdisciplinary and integrative presentation and examination of the historical, political, economic, and cultural processes of Latin America, from independence to the present followed by an analysis of scholarly works that include theoretical models, methodological strategies, and analytical approaches to learning about US Latinos. Special emphasis is placed on the immigrant experience and its role in the incorporation of Latinos into the US society.
- LALS 26000 - U S Latino Culture
- This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to study Latino culture in the United States through art, film, literature, music and theater.
- LALS 30100 - Latin American Literary And Cultural Studies
- Focuses on Latin American literatures and cultural products, such as film, music, and/or art. As a variable-topics course, individual sections may variously focus on South and/or Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, U.S. Latina/o populations, or any combination of the above. Individual sections may also examine major cultural and historical movements, and/or canonical and emerging authors and artists. May be repeated for credit.
- LALS 30300 - Latin American Languages And Linguistics
- Focuses on the languages and linguistic practices of Latin American and/or U.S. Latina/o populations, also including the Caribbean. As a variable-topics course, individual sections may variously focus on the nature and structure of specific languages, as well as the study of their dialects, semantics, and histories; the history, structure, uses, and educational concerns of Latin American indigenous, Caribbean Creole and/or U.S. Latina/o speech communities; or any combination of the above. May be repeated for credit.
- LALS 34700 - Latin American Politics
- Focuses on major aspects of Latin American and/or U.S. Latina/o politics and development. As a variable-topics course, individual sections may variously focus on U.S. foreign policy toward countries in Latin America, the U.S.’s historical role in the politics of the Western hemisphere, the impact of the military on political development, the dynamics of Latin American industrialization, Latin America’s changing international role, Latinas/os’s political participation in the United States, or any combination of the above. Individual sections may also Latin American political thought from the colonial period through the present day.
- LALS 35500 - Political Economy Of Latin America
- Examines the salient issues of the 21st century in the political economy of Latin America. The first part introduces students to the historical evolution of the region’s economy and its socio-economic and political determinants. Then it focuses on topical inquiry, analyzing key policy areas, frameworks and choices at the core of the current political economy of the region’s countries: fiscal and industrial policies, monetary and financial policies and policies on trade, migration and inequality, energy and the environment.
- LALS 40100 - Special Topics In Latin American/Latino Studies
- Investigation of a special topic in Latin American or US Latina/o studies. The topic will vary from semester to semester.
- LALS 40200 - Directed Reading In Latin American/Latino Studies
- Directs the reading of students with special interests in Latin American or U.S. Latina/o studies. Guides students in profitable reading in subjects of their own choice. Individual conferences; no class meetings. Permission of instructor required.