Fall 2026
1000. Introduction to Latina/o Studies
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Interdisciplinary examination of the Latina/o experience and 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.
Last Refreshed: 17-APR-26 05.21.26.054047 AM
| Enrollment Data | Term | Class Number | Campus | Instruction Mode | Instructor | Section | Schedule | Location | Enrollment | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1268 7735 1 001 | Fall 2026 | 7735 | Storrs | In Person | Vidal-Ortiz, Salvador | 001 | MoWe 11:15am‑12:05pm |
GENT 131 | 9/100 | ||
| 1268 7736 1 002D | Fall 2026 | 7736 | Storrs | In Person | Vidal-Ortiz, Salvador | 002D | Fr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
BUSN 127 | 7/25 | 3.00 | |
| 1268 7737 1 003D | Fall 2026 | 7737 | Storrs | In Person | Vidal-Ortiz, Salvador | 003D | Fr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
HBL 2119A | 1/25 | 3.00 | |
| 1268 7738 1 004D | Fall 2026 | 7738 | Storrs | In Person | Vidal-Ortiz, Salvador | 004D | Fr 12:20pm‑1:10pm |
BUSN 122 | 1/25 | 3.00 | |
| 1268 7739 1 005D | Fall 2026 | 7739 | Storrs | In Person | Vidal-Ortiz, Salvador | 005D | Fr 12:20pm‑1:10pm |
MONT 420 | 0/25 | 3.00 |
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Faculty Contact Information - Fall 2026
Salvador Vidal-Ortiz — sav03001@uconn.edu
Celines Villalba Rosado — villalba@uconn.edu
Liliana Oliveira — liliana.oliveira@uconn.edu
Rodolfo Fernandez — rodolfo.fernandez@uconn.edu
Ariel Lambe — ariel.lambe@uconn.edu
Paulo Contreras — paulo.contreras@uconn.edu
Ricardo Salazar-Rey — ricardo.salazar-rey@uconn.edu
Anne Gebelein — anne.gebelein@uconn.edu
Katerina Seligmann — kgonzalez.seligmann@uconn.edu
Luz Burgos Lopez — luz.burgos_lopez@uconn.edu
Charles Venator-Santiago — charles.venator@uconn.edu
Diana Rios — diana.rios@uconn.edu
Dexter Gabriel — dexter.gabriel@uconn.edu
Alexandra Lamina — alexandra.lamina@uconn.edu
Guillermo Irizarry —guillermo.irizarry@uconn.edu
Jacqueline Loss — jacqueline.loss@uconn.edu