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SOC 247

Latino American Minorities in the Unites States
SOC 247 FA

Crosslistings: AMST231

Next Offered in 9899 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 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.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Videos

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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