Fall 2025 Latin American &Latino Studies

Location: 1525 UH; Phone: (312) 996-2445.

Last generated: Tuesday, July 01 2025 02:58 PM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

LALS 101

Introduction to Latin American Studies

3 hours. Past, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39175DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMF2692BSBMeet on campus
39176DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3042LHMeet on campus
39177DIS - AD301:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3052LHMeet on campus
39178DIS - AD409:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2692BSBMeet on campus
39179DIS - AD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1852BSBMeet on campus
39180DIS - AD612:00 PM - 12:50 PMF2102LHMeet on campus
39174LEC - AL11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF0012LCFFeldmann, AMeet on campus

LALS 102

Introduction to Latino Studies

3 hours. Past, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33241DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMF3072SHMeet on campus
33242DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3082LHMeet on campus
33243DIS - AD301:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3082SHMeet on campus
33244DIS - AD412:00 PM - 12:50 PMF3082SHMeet on campus
33245DIS - AD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMF3082SHMeet on campus
33246DIS - AD609:00 AM - 09:50 AMFA0072LCAMeet on campus
33239LEC - AL10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF0062LCFDiaz Martin, EMeet on campus

LALS 107

Introduction to Nahua Studies

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47122LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMMWA0052LCARoa, CMeet on campus

LALS 109

Introduction to Latino Cultures

3 hours. Creative Arts, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35042DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2042GHMeet on campus
35043DIS - AD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMF2152BSBMeet on campus
38248DIS - AD301:00 PM - 01:50 PMF2192BSBMeet on campus
34442LEC - AL02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMW2082BHSostaita, BMeet on campus

LALS 110

Introduction to Latin American Cultures

3 hours. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecure and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37005DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMF3072LH
37006DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3072LH
37007DIS - AD312:00 PM - 12:50 PMF1202LH
37004LEC - AL11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW2082BHRoa, C

LALS 120

Introduction to Research in Latin American and Latino Studies

3 hours. Field work required.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50180LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3042GHRamos, M

LALS 127

Latin American Music

3 hours. Same as MUS 127. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32589LEC10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF2502BSBMcNally, JMeet on campus

LALS 161

Introduction to Latin American History

3 hours. Same as HIST 161. Past, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49898LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLMendoza, COnline with deadlines

LALS 192

Latin American Women Writers in Translation

3 hours. Same as GWS 192 and SPAN 192. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33512LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLSaona, MMeet online at set times

LALS 223

Southwestern Archaeology

3 hours. Same as ANTH 223. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ANTH 102; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39488LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW21052BSBLaMotta, VMeet on campus

LALS 225

Racial and Ethnic Groups

3 hours. Same as BLST 225 and SOC 225. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100; or consent of the instructor. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13233LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR2082BHClarno, A; Miller, MMeet on campus

LALS 229

Sociology of Latinos

3 hours. Same as SOC 229. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or LALS 102 or SOC 105 or LALS 103; or consent of the instructor. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34595LEC02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF1382SESHernandez, A; Ortiz, MMeet on campus

LALS 239

Visual Culture of the Ancient Andes

3 hours. Same as AH 273. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32348LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3152BSBMeet on campus

LALS 262

Latin America Since 1850

3 hours. Same as HIST 262. Course is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161; or consent of the instructor. Past, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35615DIS - AD1ARRANGEDARR2ONLChavez, JOnline with deadlines
35487LCD - AS1ARRANGEDARR2ONLChavez, JOnline with deadlines

LALS 263

Latin American Colonial Art

3 hours. Same as AH 263. Prerequisite(s): Three hours of art history at the 100 level, or consent of the instructor. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41506LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2192BSBDeij Prado, MMeet on campus

LALS 276

Latinas in the United States

3 hours. Same as GWS 276, and SOC 226. Grade of C or better in ENGL 160; Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in ENGL 161. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46947DIS - AD312:30 PM - 01:45 PMRARR12ONLGutierrez, EMeet online at set times
36575LEC - AL12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTARR12ONLGutierrez, EMeet online at set times

LALS 290

Mexican-American History

3 hours. Same as HIST 290. Past, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50172DIS - AD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2082SHMeet on campus
50174DIS - AD111:00 AM - 11:50 AMF3072SHMeet on campus
50176DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMF2112SHMeet on campus
50170LEC - AL09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMW2402ARCHuerta, JMeet on campus

LALS 299

Independent Study

3 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): A 2.50 grade point average. Open to undergraduate students with consent of the appropriate instructor and the Latin American and Latino Studies director. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25355C1ARRANGEDDiaz Martin, E
39112C1ARRANGEDFeldmann, A
30151C1ARRANGEDGutierrez, E
25157C10ARRANGEDBorzutzky, D
23447C2ARRANGEDDowling, J
23448C3ARRANGEDRoa, C
23450C5ARRANGEDBada, X
23451C6ARRANGEDInda, J
23452C7ARRANGEDJones, J
25155C8ARRANGEDAlvarez Velasco, S

LALS 301

Research Methods in Latin America and Latino Studies

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level LALS courses; LALS major or minor or consent of the instructor; junior standing or above or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33521LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0062LCABada, XMeet on campus

LALS 333

Undocumented Social Movements

3 hours. Same as ANTH 333.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50163LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2192BSBSostaita, BMeet on campus
3 hours

LALS 335

Latinx Sound Studies

3 hours. Same as COMM 334.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50165LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW2812BSBDiaz Martin, EMeet on campus
3 hours

LALS 408

Global Black Feminisms

3 OR 4 hours. Same as BLST 408 and GWS 408. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Recommended background: Undergraduate students: at least three credit hours in BLST or GWS or LALS.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48660DIS03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1312BSBHarrington, JMeet on campus
3 hours
48661DIS03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1312BSBHarrington, JMeet on campus
4 hours

LALS 422

Chicanas and Latinas: Self and Society

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50167LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMWA0052LCADowling, JMeet on campus
3 hours

LALS 425

Urban Field Research in Latino/a Communities

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): LALS 403.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49912LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRA0042LCABada, XMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
49913LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRA0042LCABada, XMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LALS 461

Topics in Latin American History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 461. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of history, Latin American and Latino studies, or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32659LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLChavez, JMeet online at set times
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
32660LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLChavez, JMeet online at set times
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LALS 476

Latinx Youth: Coming of Age in the U.S.

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Same as GWS 476.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50168LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2152BSBGarcia, LMeet on campus
3 hours
50169LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2152BSBGarcia, LMeet on campus
4 hours

LALS 499

Advanced Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Open, with consent of the instructor, to graduate students and Latin American and Latino studies majors with at least a 3.00 grade point average. Students in other programs or with lower than a 3.00 grade point average are admitted at the instructor's discretion only. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48499CNFARRANGEDAlvarez Velasco, S
Instructor Approval Required
41402CNFARRANGEDBada, X
Instructor Approval Required
17302CNFARRANGEDBorzutzky, D
Instructor Approval Required
25159CNFARRANGEDDiaz Martin, E
Instructor Approval Required
25162CNFARRANGEDDowling, J
Instructor Approval Required
38032CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
Departmental Approval Required
48858CNFARRANGEDFernandez, L
Instructor Approval Required
42795CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
Instructor Approval Required
28097CNFARRANGEDGoodman, A
Instructor Approval Required
17300CNFARRANGEDGutierrez, E
Instructor Approval Required
30155CNFARRANGEDInda, J
Instructor Approval Required
17297CNFARRANGEDJones, J
Instructor Approval Required
25160CNFARRANGEDRoa, C
Instructor Approval Required

LALS 500

Latinx and Latin American Critical Thought

4 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42573LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1612BSBInda, JMeet on campus

LALS 501

Latinos and Latin America in Transnational Context

4 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
31239LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW2042GHFeldmann, AMeet on campus

LALS 504

Proseminar in Latin American and Latino Studies

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatifactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or cocurrent registration in LALS 501 or Credit or concurrent registration in LALS 502. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
31240DIS02:00 PM - 02:50 PMW1312BSBGoodman, AMeet on campus

LALS 590

Directed Research

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): LALS 501 and LALS 502. Restricted to Graduate College. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48500CNFARRANGEDAlvarez Velasco, S
34621CNFARRANGEDBada, X
34614CNFARRANGEDBorzutzky, D
34615CNFARRANGEDDiaz Martin, E
34623CNFARRANGEDDowling, J
33945CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
34613CNFARRANGEDGutierrez, E
34620CNFARRANGEDInda, J
34619CNFARRANGEDJones, J
34616CNFARRANGEDRoa, C

LALS 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48501CNFARRANGEDAlvarez Velasco, S
30156CNFARRANGEDBada, X
17310CNFARRANGEDBorzutzky, D
25165CNFARRANGEDDiaz Martin, E
17309CNFARRANGEDDowling, J
17308CNFARRANGEDGutierrez, E
28099CNFARRANGEDInda, J
17305CNFARRANGEDJones, J
25166CNFARRANGEDRoa, C