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Academic Year 2001/2002
Latino American Minorities in the United States
SOC 247 FA
This course will examine the Latino experience in the United States from several perspectives. The historical presence will be explored through different theories of migration. The course will also explore the cultural
conflicts between Latino and the
prevailing North American culture and some of the consequences of this interaction on Latino identity. Another section of the class will examine the current social-economic status of Latinos in the United States. For
example, it is projected that in a few
years, Latinos will be the largest ethnic-social group in the country, yet by many social-economic indicators, Latinos are among the most disadvantaged groups in the country.
MAJOR READINGS
C.R. Sutton & E. Chney, CARIBBEAN LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY SOCIAL CULTURAL DIMENSIONS Clara E. Rodriguez, PUERTO RICANS BORN IN THE U.S.A A. Portes & R.L. Bach, LATIN JOURNEYS, CUBAN AND MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S.A.
Frank D. Bean & M. Tienda, THE
HISPANIC POPULATION OF THE U.S. R. Rodriguez, IN HUNGER OF MEMORY, THE EDUCATION OF RICHARD RODRIGUEZ Thomas Piri, DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS Gloria Anzundual, BORDERLANDS, LAS FRONTERAS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
An essay examination. A research paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Attendance will be taken under consideration as part of the final grade, since class will only meet once a week. Students are expected to do all of the required readings. Final grade will be predicated upon attendance,
class participation, essay,
examination, and research paper. Course is recommended for sophomores and up who are familiar with general Anthropological and/or Sociological concepts. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the
instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. Unless preregistered students attend the first class
meeting or communicate directly wit
h the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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