Latin American and Latino Studies
LALS 100A Research in LALS
Introduces research design and methods in the interdisciplinary field of LALS. Combines the analysis of existing LALS research with hands-on experience in a range of research strategies: reading archives, administering surveys, interviewing, conducting participant observations, analyzing quantitative data, and interpreting texts. Students also learn the overall process of designing a research project, from formulating research questions to writing a critical literature review to the effective presentation of research findings. This course emphasizes research oriented toward the pursuit of social change and social justice. (Formerly Social Science Analytics.)