SPAN 150Welcome to Latin America
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Spanish
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Discover the vibrant diversity of Latin American cultures and societies from their genesis in conquest and colonization through to independence, and the post-colonial quest for identity and self-determination.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Notes
- Taught in English.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 7954 | 32 / 40 | M 14:30–15:50 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4058 | 0 / 40 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 701 | 1575 | 13 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
40% liked it88% easy40% useful
From 5 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I liked this course! It takes a bit of work, like perusals each week, however if you take the time to do them and write a lot, even if its bullshit you should be fine!!
The content is interesting and allows for lots of class discussion, especially on current world issues, and how history really repeats itself with Latin America. If you are in a social science this course should be interesting, and you can find ways to connect to the things you learn in your other classes
class has perusals, in class writing (pen and paper) and one final assignment, where you can discuss anything about Latin AmericaMay 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
5 posts and comments in 4 threads mention SPAN 150, September 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
Thoughts on courses - help 3 points, 2 comments
u/nana_batman_nana: “… Some courses I was thinking of taking this semester; Languages: SPAN 150 ASL 101 Arts: THPERF 102 MUSIC 140 I'll only be doing just one of these courses this semester, and the next necessary one will prob be for spring semester after my work term (so if i do an arts one rn, ill …”
Spring 2020
Low Cost Language/Culture Course Fall 2020 0 points, 8 comments
u/Mistycat44: “I’d recommend SPAN 150! It’s a really interesting culture course. I didn’t have to buy any course material for it and I ended up doing really well.”
Spring 2017
Can any arts, psychology or arbus students recommended any courses? 6 points, 19 comments
“Im planning on majoring in psychology ba Economics is my second choice. For now this is what i have planned out for the fall term, other then the required courses for Arbus students. …”
u/priya_x97: “SPAN 150!! So much fun :D”
Fall 2016
Has Anybody Taken SPAN 150? 1 point, 2 comments
[deleted]: “If you did, what did you think of the course and what was the marking scheme for it? Not much info on uwflow.”
u/J9minusJ1: “SPAN 150 LEC 0.50 Course ID: 014279 The Hispanic World Through Literature and the Arts A study of Hispanic cultures as represented in their literature, film, and visual arts with particular attention to issues of race, gender, sexuality, and cultural and national identity. …”
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