SOCY 1036 Introduction to Latin American Societies
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
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Sociology electives (18 credits, generally six courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.30 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.34 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Tiago Franco De Paula | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 34 |
| Fall 2024 | Gustavo Morello | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 49 of 60 |
| Fall 2022 | Gustavo Morello | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 37 of 51 |
| Fall 2021 | Gustavo Morello | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 28 of 55 |