Courses - Fall 2026
USLT
Latina/o Studies
Open Seats as of
08/28/2026 at 10:30 PM
Please visit http://amst.umd.edu/programs/course/ for more course information.
USLT201
U.S. Latina/o Studies I: An Historical Overview to the 1960's
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Interdisciplinary course focusing on demographics, terminology and social constructs of race, class, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, and sexuality associated with the historical and political roots of US Latinidades. Examines the formation, evolution an adaptation of US Latina/o communities as critical field of inquiry.
USLT398C
Special Topics in Latino/a Studies; Creative Writing and Technology in Spanish Social Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Cross-listed with LACS348K and SPAN359T. Credit only granted for LACS348K, SPAN359T, or USLT398C.
Designed for students from all majors and career paths, whether you're an artist, business professional, marketer, or future lawyer, this innovative course invites students to explore the intersection of creative writing and visual storytelling. By integrating technology and platforms like Canva, students will learn to craft compelling narratives that blend words and images, essential skills for any field where storytelling is key. Whether presenting a personal story, promoting a product, or conveying an idea, the ability to tell a story effectively is invaluable. Taught in English, but Spanish majors/minors will be required to submit assignments in Spanish.
Designed for students from all majors and career paths, whether you're an artist, business professional, marketer, or future lawyer, this innovative course invites students to explore the intersection of creative writing and visual storytelling. By integrating technology and platforms like Canva, students will learn to craft compelling narratives that blend words and images, essential skills for any field where storytelling is key. Whether presenting a personal story, promoting a product, or conveying an idea, the ability to tell a story effectively is invaluable. Taught in English, but Spanish majors/minors will be required to submit assignments in Spanish.
USLT450
Central Americans and the United States: Culture, Politics, and Community
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: AMST498C, USLT450 or USLT498D.
Formerly: USLT498D.
With attention to history, memory, politics, and culture, this course examines the relationships, conflicts, and exchanges of people and power between the United States and the Central American isthmus. We will investigate the role of the US government and military, as well as US corporate interests and US-backed dictatorships, in the culture, politics, and economy of nations including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. Through literature, feature films, documentary films, theatre, poetry, and other mediums, the class will analyze responses to this history in Central American cultural productions originating both from the isthmus and from Central Americans living in the United States. In addition to US interventions in the Americas, the course will examine migration from Central America to North America and will conclude by exploring the lives and activities of Central Americans living in the USA.
Cross-listed with AMST498C. Credit only granted for AMST498C or USLT450.
USLT498C
US Latina/o Studies: Special Topics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with SPAN476. Credit only granted for SPAN476 or USLT498C.
Explores the history, migration, and cultural representation of Central Americans in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) in the larger context of transnational relations between Central America and the United States. We ask how and why the DMV is home to one of the largest concentrations of Central Americans, especially Salvadorans, in the nation, as well as examine the diaspora as a transnational process. We study plays, short stories, poetry, spoken word/ performances, films, music, photography, zines, social media, and other interdisciplinary re/sources, and engage one-on-one with local and international artists, activists, and community organizations. Course format consists of lectures, discussions, group work, short essays, presentations, and examinations. Students should expect to participate in a community engagement project. Taught in Spanish and discussions in Spanglish.
Explores the history, migration, and cultural representation of Central Americans in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) in the larger context of transnational relations between Central America and the United States. We ask how and why the DMV is home to one of the largest concentrations of Central Americans, especially Salvadorans, in the nation, as well as examine the diaspora as a transnational process. We study plays, short stories, poetry, spoken word/ performances, films, music, photography, zines, social media, and other interdisciplinary re/sources, and engage one-on-one with local and international artists, activists, and community organizations. Course format consists of lectures, discussions, group work, short essays, presentations, and examinations. Students should expect to participate in a community engagement project. Taught in Spanish and discussions in Spanglish.
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