LALS 100: Concepts/Theories LALS
University of California, Santa Cruz
Establishes the foundation of research and intellectual pursuits in Latin American studies and Latina/o/e/x studies; engages both of these fields, with emphasis on when, where, and how they can converge; examines key concepts and major theoretical frameworks, ranging from colonialism and Eurocentrism, to intersectionality and patriarchy, to authoritarism and democracy. The course also builds on the foundation of lower-division courses in LALS. Prior or concurrent enrollment in an introductory LALS course is highly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.57
Grade distribution records: 613 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 115 | 18.8% |
| A | 313 | 51.1% |
| A- | 38 | 6.2% |
| B+ | 17 | 2.8% |
| B | 31 | 5.1% |
| B- | 11 | 1.8% |
| C+ | 15 | 2.4% |
| C | 20 | 3.3% |
| C- | 2 | 0.3% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.5% |
| D | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 27 | 4.4% |
| P | 7 | 1.1% |
| NP | 9 | 1.5% |
| W | 4 | 0.7% |
Based on 613 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Shankari Patel 510 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Sylvanna M. Falcon 103 students, Average GPA 2.86