Latinx Studies Courses
LATINX 101 Introduction to Latino Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analyses of the historical and structural forces which have shaped the experience of Latinos in the U.S., including the relationship between Latinos and social institutions.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: CD, SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent study under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 201 Special Topics in U.S. Latino Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary topics central to U.S. Latino studies.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 267 The History of Latinos in the United States
3 cr. Undergraduate.
History and culture of Latinos in the United States from the colonial period to the present; emphasis on Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban experiences.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: HIST 267 and LATINX 267 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 279 Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Latino/a American literature with a focus on region, genre, theme, or period.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. English 279 & Latino 279 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 289 Internship in Latino Studies, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latino Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 301 Advanced Topics in U.S. Latino Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced-level interdisciplinary topics central to U.S. Latino studies.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 323 Perspectives on Latino Communities
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Sociological analysis of the experiences of Latinos. Examination of immigration and mode of incorporation from theoretical perspectives. Emphasis on Chicanos, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans.
Prerequisites: junior standing or higher and completion of a prior SOCIOL course; or consent of the instructor. Open to special students.
Course Rules: LATINX 323 and SOCIOL 323 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD, SS
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 374 Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of U.S. Latino/a literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: English 374 & Latino 374 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: CD
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 489 Internship in Latino Studies, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latino Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 523 Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc. in U.S. Latino/a Literature.
Prerequisites: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. English 523 & Latino 523 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prerq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATINX 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Latino Studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Associate Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max in any combination of LACS/Latino 698, LACS 699, and Latino 699.
Last Taught: Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/