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2024 Fall > UGRD > LATAM > LATAM 101

Latin America: Contemporary Society and Culture

Course #: LATAM 101

Description:
This course introduces the people, events, and trends shaping Latin American societies and cultures today. Readings provide a historical overview and examine regional similarities and local differences, including: social institutions such as family; politics and political cultures; religious institutions and practices; and ways that race, ethnicity, and gender shape national cultures and subcultures.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9621 MWF
3:00 - 3:50 pm
Juarez Echenique,Benjamin|Munoz Gamboa,Paola Sofia University Hall Y02-2300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 85
Enrolled: 81
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Humanities
01 9621 MWF
3:00 - 3:50 pm
Juarez Echenique,Benjamin|Munoz Gamboa,Paola Sofia BEACONFLEX
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 85
Enrolled: 81
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Humanities