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LALS 102Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Intro Latino Studies

Latin American &Latino Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.71
Easiness
2.00
Total regs
1,034

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Summer 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.71
A
49.5%
471
B
24.1%
229
C
9.7%
92
D
4.6%
44
F
6.6%
63
W
5.6%
53
A–F + W
952
Other outcomes
82
All registrations
1,034

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.71
Easiness
2.00
C or better
88.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
93.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
952
A–F and W outcomes

LALS 102 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Diaz Martin, Esther
3.25
RMP
4.4
13 reviews
Graded
227
Total regs
235
#2
Macias, Patrisia
3.15
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Introduction to the major concepts, issues, and debates in the field of U.S. Latina/o Studies. Overview of the history, cultures, and issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and class among Latinos in the United States. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. IAI GECC Fine Arts course, and IAI GECC Humanities course, and UIC GE Past course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
84
Total regs
182
#3
Huerta, Joel
3.06
RMP
4.0
30 reviews
Graded
114
Total regs
120
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Diaz Martin, Esther
    3.25
    4.4 (13)
    227
    235
  • 2
    Macias, Patrisia
    3.15
    NR
    84
    182
  • 3
    Huerta, Joel
    3.06
    4.0 (30)
    114
    120
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