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TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN, AND IBERIAN STUDIES

LACIS 440
Course Description

An examination of specific topics related to the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian region. Topics vary each semester, but may include specific themes in history, literature, media, political science, sociology, culture, politics, social work, and agriculture.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

25.27% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4.01% from Historical

A Rate
100%

51.6% from Historical

Class Size
11

11.93% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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