U.S. Latino/a Studies Program (US LS)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
US LS 211. Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Studies.
(Cross-listed with LAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
History and current lives of the Latino/a peoples in the United States, including Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and South and Central Americans, as well as information specific to Iowa Latino/as. Through readings, class discussions, writing assignments, guest speakers and community-based learning, students will acquire accurate information and a solid understanding of US Latino/as. Elements of Latino/a culture including historical, sociological, educational, psychological, economic, and political facets.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
US LS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Independent study under supervision of instructor.
No more than 3 credits may count towards the U.S. Latino/a Studies certificate.
