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01:595:101
Introduction To Latino Studies
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01:595:100 · Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Rutgers Latino and Caribbean Studies describes 01:595:100 as an interdisciplinary introduction that moves from Caribbean geography and history into colonialism, slavery, migration, diaspora, inequality, race, gender, tourism, and regional artistic and intellectual traditions. The department synopsis lists readings, participation, exams and a project/presentation, but expressly says evaluation and readings may vary by semester; consult the current section syllabus.
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Department synopsis; varies by semester
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SIRS · 1,206 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
3 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
When it meets
Livingston, Online
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
Online · 1 section · 1 open
AI-generated overview
Synopsis lists 20%; the distribution may vary by semester.
Synopsis lists 10%; the distribution may vary by semester.
Synopsis lists 25%, in class; the distribution may vary by semester.
Synopsis lists 20%; the distribution may vary by semester.
Synopsis lists 25%, take-home; the distribution may vary by semester.
Evidence term: Department synopsis; varies by semester. Past weights are not current section policy.
4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The course synopsis says it typically begins with Caribbean geography and sociocultural context alongside a historical overview.
The described topics include colonial encounters, slavery, globalization, migration, diaspora, inequality, race and gender.
The synopsis includes calypso, reggae and salsa alongside literature, film, religion, social movements and politics.
The synopsis lists journals/blog entries, participation, an in-class midterm, a focus project/presentation and a take-home essay exam, while warning that evaluations vary by term.
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
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Rutgers "Introduction to Caribbean Studies" "01:595:100" syllabus course description
3 open · Livingston, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115536 | Open | Corinealdi | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at TIL 253; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at TIL 253TIL 253 | Livingston |
| 0215537 | Open | Hernandez-Matos | Friday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at BE 250; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)BE 250 | Livingston |
| 9015538 | Open | Berberena Alons | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.20
Course quality
4.21
Response rate
52.6%
Coverage
65 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ramos | 14 | 4.14 | 4.20 |
| Marimer Berberena Alonso | 4 | 4.72 | 4.65 |
| Ramos Robert | 4 | 4.38 | 4.47 |
| Ramos R. | 4 | 4.40 | 4.45 |
| Dafne Duchesne-Sotomayor | 4 | 4.30 | 4.40 |
| Duchesne-Sotomayor Dafne | 4 | 4.03 | 4.05 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
Livingston, Online
Current availability
3 open of 3
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
CCO, SOEHS
Loaded terms
6
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.