SOCY 1036 Introduction to Latin American Societies

Name: Introduction to Latin American Societies
Rating: 4.3 (142 reviews)

The aim of this course is to introduce students to sociology while exploring Latin American societies. The course will start with a general presentation of both sociology and Latin America. We will discuss what sociology is, and the different ways of studying societies. We will take some time to study the birth of modern Latin American nations. Relying on this historical background, we will explore Latin American societies through sociological concepts such as race, gender, social violence, religion, sports, and culture. Finally, we will pay attention to U.S.-LA relations and the fact of Latino people living in the United States.

Course overview

Department: Sociology
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically in the Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Social Science,Cultural Diversity

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.30 / 5

Based on 142 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Tiago Franco De Paula
Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.63/5
Gustavo Morello
Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.26/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Tiago Franco De Paula · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 01
Fall 2026 · Tiago Franco De Paula · Campion Hall 235 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered