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LLS 130: Intro Latin American History at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Intro Latin American History (LLS 130) at John Jay College has 6 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 6 sections has an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Rafael Acevedo Cruz, Jose Ramirez, Lisandro Perez, John Gutierrez, and Rodrigo Rodriguez.

Of the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, Rafael Acevedo Cruz ranks chillest (Chill) and John Gutierrez least chill (Busy).

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About this course

This is a survey course spanning Latin America's history from the pre-Columbian period to the recent past. Focus is on the origins and development of Latin American social, political and economic systems, Amerindian and African peoples, the legacies of colonialism and slavery, the pursuit of nationhood and identity, the persistence of inequality, and the role of the United States in shaping the destiny of the region.

Best professors for LLS 130 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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LLS 130 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:37 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

6 of 6 sections · 1 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Haaren 201
Rafael Acevedo CruzChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(25)Difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg 1.103
John GutierrezChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.8(54)Difficulty 3.6/5 · 48% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed
03-LEC Regular
Wed · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 212
Rodrigo RodriguezNo Rate My Professors rating found
Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
05-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 224
Jose RamirezChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.8(20)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 65% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonOpen
99-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Rafael Acevedo CruzChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(25)Difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 4 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
SP01-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Haaren 212
Lisandro PerezChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.1(20)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 40% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
In PersonClosed

Questions about LLS 130 at John Jay

Who teaches LLS 130 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Rafael Acevedo Cruz, Jose Ramirez, Lisandro Perez, John Gutierrez, and Rodrigo Rodriguez are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is LLS 130 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a LLS 130 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.