Course Offerings

Fall 2018

LLAS 1000-Introduction to Latina/o Studies-Charles Venator; M/W/F 1:25PM-2:15PM

Interdisciplinary examination of the Latina/o experience and its impact across the United States. Consideration of behavioral, institutional and societal perspectives; national and transnational identity; cultural, legal and educational issues. CA 2. CA 4.

LLAS 1009-Latino Literature, Culture, and Society (SPAN 1009)-Dina Rivera; M/W/F 10:10AM-10:00AM

Critical approaches to Latinos/as and cultural representation, production, and agency, as impacted by globalization and local dynamics. Will engage the value and function of race, gender, and sexuality in popular culture, literature, film, music, digital culture, visual arts, and urban culture. CA 1. CA 4.

LLAS 1570–Migrant Workers in Connecticut (HIST 1570)-Anne Gebelein; Wednesdays 2:30-5:30PM, Ryan 240

Interdisciplinary honors course which examines the life and work experiences of contemporary Latin American and Caribbean migrant workers with a focus on CT. Integrated service learning component. Field trips required. Four credits. CA 1. CA 4. Instructor consent required.

LLAS 2001-Latinos, Leadership and Mentoring—Fany Hannon, Mondays 3:35PM-6:05PM, PRLACC

Introduces issues affecting Latinos in higher education. Leadership and mentoring training. Students analyze responsibilities and commitments in context of leadership for the common good and for purposeful change.

LLAS 2012-Latinos in Connecticut: Writing for the Community—Anne Gebelein, Thursdays 3:30PM-6:00PM, Ryan 240

Students partner with Latino agencies to apply research and writing skills to community needs. Community theory, digital literacy, historical background of Connecticut Latinos, contemporary issues that impact the population. Service learning component. Four credits. Open to sophomores or higher. Recommended prep: LLAS 2011W.

LLAS 2474-Economic Development in Latin American and the Caribbean—Jorge Agüero, T/Th 12:30PM-1:45PM

Survey of the economic history of Latin America and the Caribbean. Analysis of present-day development issues in the region, including economic growth, poverty, education, and health.

LLAS 3220–History of Latinos in the United States (HIST 3674)-Emma Amador; T/Th 9:30-10:45AM

Settlement and growth of Hispanic-origin populations in the U.S. today, from Spanish and Mexican settlement of western U.S. to the growth of Latino communities. Student oral history project. CA1, CA4.

LLAS 3232–Latina/o Literature (ENGL 3605-001)-Lisa Sanchez; T/Th 3:30-4:45PM

Extensive readings in Latina/o literature from the late 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011 or instructor consent. CA4

LLAS 3250—Latino Health and Health Care (HDFS 3442)—Marysol Asencio; T/Th 3:30-4:45PM

Overview of health and health care issues among Latinos in the United Sates. Particular attention is paid to cultural and social factors associated with health and well being (e.g., migration, acculturation, SES).

LLAS 4212—Field Internship in Latino Studies—Anne Gebelein

Work in cultural community-oriented setting(s). May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

LLAS 4320—Media and Special Audiences (COMM 4320)—Diana Rios; On-Line

Media content and audience responses. Ethnic, racial, and gender issues in mainstream and ethnic media. Special audiences include Latina/os, African Americans, Asian Americans, Women, Gays, and Lesbians. Open to juniors or higher. Recommended preparation: COMM 1000, 1300.

LLAS 4470—Soap Opera/Telenovela (COMM 4470)—Diana Rios; On-Line

Socio-cultural functions of soap operas/telenovelas as mediated serials constructed by commercial organizations and consumed by United States and global audiences. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Recommended preparation: COMM 1000, 3300.

LLAS 5000—Seminar in Latin American Studies (INTS 5000)-Samuel Martínez, Mondays 12:20PM-3:20PM, Ryan 240

Interdisciplinary introduction to graduate level study of Latin America.

LLAS 5360—Latinos and U.S. Education (EDCI 5740)—Jason Irizarry; Mondays 4:00PM-6:30PM, GENT 436.

Undergraduate must have instructor approval and register as LLAS 3999.

LLAS 3999, LLAS 5110, LLAS 5390 Independent Study can be arranged with any of the following:

Dr. Emma Amador, History, emma.amador@uconn.edu

Dr. Jorge Agüero, Economics, jorge.aguero@uconn.edu, 860-486-3022

Dr. Marysol Asencio, Sociology, marysol.asencio@uconn.edu, 860-486-4177

Dr. Anne Gebelein, El Instituto, anne.gebelein@uconn.edu, 860-486-8030

Dr. Jason Irizarry, Education, jason.irizarry@uconn.edu, 860-486-9523

Dr. Samuel Martínez, Anthropology, samuel.martinez@uconn.edu, 860-486-4515

Dr. Daisy Reyes, Sociology, daisy.reyes@uconn.edu, 860-486-4336

Dr. Diana Rios, Communication Sciences, diana.rios@uconn.edu, 860-486-3187

Dr. Charles Robert Venator Santiago, Political Science, charles.venator@uconn.edu, 860-486-9052

Spring 2018

LLAS 1009-Latino Literature, Culture, and Society (SPAN 1009)-Vialcary Crisostomo; MWF 1:25PM-2:15PM

LLAS 1190–Introduction to Latin America and the Caribbean (HIST 1600)-Claudio Quaresma Daflon; T/Th 12:30-1:45PM

Multidisciplinary exploration of the historical development of such aspects of Latin America and the Caribbean as colonization and nation formation; geography and the environment; immigration and migration; race, ethnicity, and gender in society, politics, economy, and culture. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

LLAS 2011W-Introduction to Latin American Writing and Research—Jorge Agüero, T/Th 11:00AM-12:55PM

Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011; open to sophomores or higher. Recommended preparation: 1000-level introductory course on Latino or Latin American Studies.

Transnational academic research and writing on the Latino-American experience. Interdisciplinary approaches, historical background of Latino American studies. CA4.

LLAS 3021–Contemporary Latin America (ANTH 3021)-Ronnie Shepard; T/Th 12:30PM-1:45PM

Anthropological contributions to the study of contemporary Mexico, Hispanic Caribbean, Central and South America. Special focus on comparative analysis of recent ethnographic case studies and local/regional/national/international linkages.

LLAS 3029–The Caribbean (ANTH 3029)-Noga Shemer; T/Th 11:00AM-12:15PM

Comparative perspectives on the cultural formation of Caribbean societies; the region’s demographic, economic and political links with the wider world.

LLAS 3232–Latina/o Literature (ENGL 3605)-Lisa Sanchez; T/Th 12:30-1:45PM

Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011 or instructor consent; open to juniors or higher.

Extensive readings in Latina/o literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. CA 4.

LLAS 3251—Latinos: Sexuality and Gender (HDFS 3268)—Marysol Asencio, M/W 7:00PM-8:15PM

Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher.

Critical discussion of issues involving gender and sexuality among Latinos, with particular attention to race, class, ethnicity, and acculturation.

LLAS 3525—Latino Sociology (SOCI 3525)-Daisy Reyes, MWF 1:25PM-2:15PM

The economic, social, political, and cultural experiences of Latinos in the United States.

LLAS 3667—Puerto Rican Politics and Culture (POLS 3667)-Charles Robert Venator Santiago, Tuesdays 6:00PM-8:30PM

Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher.

Legal and political history of the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States with an emphasis on the question of United States empire and the politics of cultural resistance.

LLAS 3998-001—Variable Topics: Human Rights on the US/Mexican Border (HRTS 3298)-Anne Gebelein, T/Th 2:00PM-3:15PM

An examination of narratives of immigrant, civil and human rights told by people of Mexican and Central American origin in search of steady work, sustenance, respect, and a higher quality of life on both sides of the border.

LLAS 3998-002—Variable Topics: Power and Health in Latin American and the Caribbean-Cesar Abadia-Barrero, T/Th 9:30AM-10:45AM

Introduction to human rights frameworks and health as a human right. Discussion in the Latin American context. Explores the ways in which historical, political, social and public health dimensions promote or hamper people’s well-being.

LLAS 3998-003—Variable Topics: Cuba in Local and Global Perspective (HIST 3261)-Melina Pappademos, T/Th 2:00PM-3:15PM

Major themes in Cuban politics and culture. Local and global perspective. Key topics include race, gender, class, cultural movements and practices, slavery, political economy and movements, nationalism.

LLAS 3998-004—Variable Topics: Baseball and Society (HDFS/WS/AFAM 3042)-Steven Wisensale T/Th 2:00PM-3:15PM

Baseball in historical, political, sociology, and economic contexts. Topics may include impact on individuals/families, racial discrimination, integration, roles of women, treatment of gay athletes.