UF Center for Latin American Studies
Fall 2026
Days: MWF
Times: 12:50 - 1:40 pm
Location: Matherly 0251
Course description
Kichwa/Quechua is one of the major native’s languages in South America. Nowadays, more than ten million people speak its different variants (dialects), from the south of Colombia to the north of Argentina. It was the language of the Inca Empire and also became a lingua franca for indigenous peoples and missionization in colonial times. This seminar is aimed at students of anthropology, linguistics, geography, and aligned disciplines, undergraduate and graduate. About fifty percent of the class will focus on the acquisition of basic language skills and the rest will consider aspects such as culture, history and political participation.
Graduate students may audit this class or use it toward requirements for independent study supported by a faculty member. To register for graduate credit with independent study, contact Dr. Carlos de la Torre at delatorre.carlos@latam.ufl.edu
Micaela Jerez
