








Welcome to Latin American and Iberian Studies
Latin American and Iberian Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara examines the people and cultures of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries throughout the world. Such study encompasses not only Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, but also Angola, Mozambique, the Philippines, Macao, and the Chicano and Puerto Rican populations in the U.S. However, most students center their studies on Latin America.
Latin American and Iberian Studies examines the whole culture or civilization, not only throughout the humanities and fine arts, but also throughout the social sciences and history. This allows students to explore a variety of topics – in addition to Spanish and Portuguese language and literature – such as Latin American anthropology, the history of Spain and Portugal, and the political life of Latino communities.
Events

Zoom Informational Meeting About the Master of Arts in LAIS. December 12th, 12:00-1:00 pm.
LAIS will hold a Zoom informational meeting about the Master of Arts in Latin American an Iberian Studies Tuesday December 12th, 12:00 -1:00 pm. Learn about the Program, find out

Tertulia: “Historical Maya Displacements and the Invasion of Extractive Industries in Guatemala”
Welcome to our second tertulia of the year! “Historical Maya Displacements and the Invasion of Extractive Industries in Guatemala”With Prof. Giovanni Batz (Chicana/o Studies UCSB) When: Fri. Dec 1st 12:00

LAIS Welcome Back Lunch / Tertulia
Khipu, and Andean Instrument of Management, Memory and Power with Dr. Lydia Fossa In our first tertulia of the year, Peruvian researcher Lydia Fossa will discuss her most recent findings
News

Reflections on Lydia Fossa’s Tertulia: “Khipu, an instrument of management, memory, and power”
Our first tertulia & lunch of the year took place on October 20 and featured Lydia Fossa, an independent scholar specialized in Andean colonial and indigenous history and literatures. Dr.

Prof. André Corrêa De Sá
LAIS congratulates Prof. André Corrêa De Sá on the publication of his book, Ecofagias. The book examines some of the narratives through which societies in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa and

Prof. Cecilia Méndez is new LAIS Director
Professor Cecilia Méndez has been appointed as Director of the Latin American and Iberian Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Méndez is a Professor of History and
Student Volunteers Needed!
Are you interested in participating in a research study? Are you a student in Spanish 3,4,5 or 6? See flyer for full details.
Spaces available in LAIS 203: Library and Archival Resources and Research in Latin American and Iberian Studies
Interested in researching the Latin American and Iberian World? Register for LAIS 203 this winter quarter on GOLD! This course will be taught by LAIS subject librarian, Prof. Marisol Ramos.
Recording of “How Can We Save the Amazon?” with Marina Silva available now!
On October 15th 2021, the UCSB Latin American and Iberian Studies Program invited environmentalist Marina Silva, former minister of environment of Brazil, to lead a discussion reflecting upon her years