LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2023-2024 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Latin Amer Studies (LASP)

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LASP 196  Topics in Latin American Studies: Introductory  (3 Credit Hours)  
This is the 100-level special topics course. It is interdisciplinary in nature, and it may cover a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America and to Latinos in the U.S.
Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to evaluate students

Outcomes

Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to evaluate students
LASP 297  Special Topics  (3 Credit Hours)  
This is the 200-level special topics course. It is interdisciplinary in nature, and it may cover a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
LASP 395  Capstone in Latin American Studies  (3 Credit Hours)  
Topics in Latin American Studies. Completes the minor in Latin American studies. This tutorial course serves an integrative purpose, requiring the student to focus on a specific issue or theme in Latin American studies research. Each student completes a research project integrating Latin American studies and his/her major field.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Latin American Studies  
Course equivalencies: LASP395/INTS395A  
LASP 396  Topics in Latin American Studies-Advanced  (3 Credit Hours)  
This is the advanced special topics course. It is interdisciplinary in nature, and it may cover a wide variety of issues and topics related to Latin America and to Latinos in the U.S.
Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate a more complex and nuanced understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to test students at an advanced level

Outcomes

Students who successfully finish this class will be able to demonstrate a more complex and nuanced understanding of the topics covered in class, as shown in exams, papers, and other assignments designed to test students at an advanced level