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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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SPAN 158 001 (CRN: 24566)
INTRO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Department: Modern Classic Lang, Lit, Cult
Instructor: Branigan, Claire
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 3
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 50
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 6:57AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course immerses students into Caribbean and Latin American studies by introducing them to the history, society, politics, and culture of the region, through a cross-disciplinary and a multi-national approach. Taught in English. Open to all students. Previously offered as SPAN 158 and LASR 158. Credit cannot be earned for LALX 158 if a student has previously taken SPAN 158 or LASR 158. Cross-list: LALX 158.