Latin American Studies 160 - Introduction to Latinx Studies
Intro to Latinx Studies
Spring
2026
01
4.00
Katie Milagros Duarte
TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Smith College
LAS-160-01-202603
kduarte@smith.edu
This course is a multidisciplinary, thematically organized introduction to the cultures and sociopolitical understandings of Latines in the US. It serves as a primary gateway to the Latino/a/x Studies minor and a convergent course for the Latin American Studies major. This course surveys a variety of topics in culture, geography, politics, history, literature, language, and the arts through readings, films, music, discussions, and guest lectures. The course is required for all minors in Latino/a/x Studies.