SOC 254

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SOC 254

Latino Politics and Identity SOC 254 FA

Crosslistings: AMST250

Not Currently Offered

This course will examine the ways Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Central Americans in the U.S. are transformed by negotiating the border between their cultures of origin and that of the U.S. The manner and extent to which this occurs, and the politics that emerge from these transformations, differ markedly across these nationality-based groups. The role of U.S. social institutions like courts, legislatures and schools in structuring the interactions between Latino communities and other Americans (Anglo, African and Asian) will be explored, examining issues such as immigration, education, economic relations and language.

MAJOR READINGS

Richard Rodriguez, HUNGER OF MEMORY
Cristina Garcia, DREAMING IN CUBAN
Piri Thomas, DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Take home final exam consisting of a 10-12 pp essay on assigned topic. Two critical essays (5 pp each) on assigned topics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Active participation in course. Preference to Sociology and American Studies majors. 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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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