LALS 194XExtractivism and Socio-Environmental Conflicts in the Americas
Explores, in-depth, how local communities, transnational capital, and state participate in conflicts anchored in extractive sectors, for example, mining, agro-exports, and so on. Through digital-based, case-study research, students identify and explore the logics of action, strategic interests, and the rhetoric of the principal protagonists in socio-ecological conflicts.
Prerequisite(s): LALS 100, LALS 100A, and LALS 100L. Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior Latin American and Latino studies majors and combined majors. Concurrent enrollment in LALS 194L required.
- Concurrent enrollment in LALS 194L is required. Contact lalsadvising@ucsc.edu with any questions about enrollment.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Merrill Acad 134 | F. I. Leiva | Open 0/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Soc Sci 1 149 | F. I. Leiva | Open 10/24 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Leiva | 3.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 87% | 23 |
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