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Saturday, June 25, 2022
LACS 1002A: Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies II Winter 2023 Instructor: Verónica Vicencio Diaz Course Description: As a multi-disciplinary course, Introduction to Latin American and the Caribbean (LACS 1002) is designed to familiarize students with the region as it encompasses many different countries over a long period... More
Thursday, June 23, 2022
LACS 4001A: Sexuality and Reproductive Justice in the Americas Fall 2022 Instructor: Prof. Megan Rivers-Moore Course Description: This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of the current state of debates about reproductive justice in the Americas. Rather than focusing on debates about individual “rights” or “choice”, this course... More
Friday, June 17, 2022
ENGL 5004 W Studies in Transnational Literatures: Memory and Migration (cross-listed with CLMD 6102 and MGDS 5002) Winter 2023 Instructor: Professor Sarah Casteel This class explores the relationship between memory, migration, and aesthetic representation. We will consider the role of particular literary and artistic genres in producing,... More
ENGL 2920 A: Topic in Decolonization & Migration I: Memory and Migration Fall 2022 Instructor: Professor Sarah Casteel In the early 21st century, violent political and religious conflicts, economic challenges and climate crises are spurring migrations across the globe. At the same time, we are reckoning with the continuing, painful legacies of... More
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
LACS 5800W: Scholarly Preparation in Latin America and Caribbean Studies Winter 2023 Instructor: Professor Audra Diptée I. Overview: The ability to effectively communicate ideas is an essential aspect of intellectual life. This course is designed to support students with a shared interest in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)... More
LACS 5000 W: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Latin American and Caribbean Studies HIST 5713 W (Crosslisted): Latin America and Caribbean History Special Topics MGDS 5002 C (Crosslisted): Key Issues in Migration and Diaspora Studies Winter 2023 Instructor: Professor Audra Diptée Course Description This interdisciplinary graduate seminar... More
Friday, June 25, 2021
LAWS 4306 D: Global Incarceration Winter 2022 Instructor: Professor. Hollis Moore This interdisciplinary seminar addresses the expanding global prison population, foregrounding the experiences and insights of people who have been targeted by the criminal law. The seminar will magnify and center scholarship that has been cast to the margins and... More
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
LACS 4819A/PSCI 4819: Latin America and the World Fall 2021 Instructor: Professor. Laura Macdonald How do Latin American states and citizens interact with each other and the world? Are the countries of Latin America still subject to the whims of Washington, or are they able to act independently both within the Western Hemisphere... More
Monday, June 14, 2021
LACS 1002A: Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies II Winter 2022 Instructor: Professor Pablo Heidrich This course will approach contemporary Latin America (late XX Century to today) from a political economy lens, assessing how global and local economic forces plus political ideas, social movements and individual leaders have... More
LACS 1001A: Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies I Fall 2022 Instructor: Professor A. Diptée Course Description: This course is organized to offer students new perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean through an analysis of key themes relevant to the region. It will uncover myths and stereotypes about the region. ... More
Monday, August 31, 2020
LACS 4819A/PSCI 4819: Latin America and the World Fall 2020 Instructor: Professor. Laura Macdonald How do Latin American states and citizens interact with each other and the world? Are the countries of Latin America still subject to the whims of Washington, or are they able to act independently both within the Western Hemisphere... More
LACS 5000W: Scholarly Preparation in Latin America and Caribbean Studies Winter 2021 Instructor: Professor Audra Diptée Course Description: This professional development course is comprised of three elements: graduate students must attend specific events organized by LACS; submit a research journal; and provide a research... More
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