LALS 1Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies
Interdisciplinary introduction to Latin American and Latino studies presenting the key elements for studying the interconnected histories of migration, race, ethnicity, social inequality, and feminism in the Americas. Students learn how to read, interpret, and analyze events, objects, social relationships, and institutions from an LALS perspective.
- Please contact lalsadvising@ucsc.edu with any questions about enrollment up until the first day of classes. If permission to enroll is required after classes begin, attend a class meeting to request a permission number from the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | C. S. Ramirez | Open 0/58 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | L. Balloffet | Open 24/50 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Argueta-Vogel | Open 58/70 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | E. Salazar Celis | Open 41/45 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | PhysSciences 114 | L. Balloffet | Closed 58/55 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ramirez | 4.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 100% | 23 |
| Lily Balloffet | 2.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 25% | 12 |
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