Latino Studies 101
This course is an introduction to Latino Studies, a discipline that studies the experience and condition of U.S. Latinos - be they of Caribbean, Latin American, and especially of Mexican decent. It treats Latino Studies as an interdisciplinary arena, drawing from both the social sciences and humanities.The course presents and analyzes scholarly works that include theoretical models, methodological strategies, and analytical approaches to learning about U.S. Latinos. The course examines - through the lens of social science - the demographics of the above groups as well as the groups' U.S. experiences. The immigrant experience is a particular focus of the course, including its role in the incorporation of Latinos into U.S. society. Finally, various policy implications are examined for their impact on the socioeconomic condition of U.S. Latinos.
Course Syllabus - SPRING 2013 (Tu & Thu 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
BOLTON HALL B56
(MS Word Doc)
| 1.) |
Jan 22 |
Introductions and Presentation of Syllabus |
| 2.) |
Jan 24 |
Short Film, "The Origins of the Roberto Hernandez Center" and Chicano / Latino Activism |
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3.&4.) |
Jan 29 & 31 |
"Latino Demographics" "Characteristics of the 60 Largest Metropolitan Areas by Hispanic Population" - Publication |
| 5. & 6.) |
Feb 5 & 7 |
US Immigration Policy & Latinos A Nation of Immigrants (Pew Hispanic Center) - Publication |
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7.& 8.) |
Feb 12 & 14 |
"Latino Identity & Acculturation / Assimilation" - Class Exercise |
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9. & 11.) |
Feb 19 & 28 |
"Latinos and Education" Bachelors Degree Attained by State - Data Hispanic Student Enrollments Reach New Highs (Pew Hispanic Center) - PublicationLatinos and Education - PowerPoint |
| 10.) |
Feb 21 |
Guest Lecturer: Mr. Roberto Rivera, "Historical Overview of Latinos Music in the US" |
| ► | Feb 26 |
***** FEBRUARY 26, MIDTERM I ***** |
| 12.) | Mar 5 |
Class Exercise - Questions |
| 13.&14.) |
Mar 7 & 12 |
"Latino Politics" |
| 15.) | Mar 14 |
FILM, "The Bronze Screen" |
| ► | Mar 19 & 21 |
***** MARCH 19 & 21, SPRING BREAK ***** |
| 16.) & 19.) |
Mar 26 |
Latinos and The Media |
| 17.) |
Mar 28 |
Guest Lecturer: Mr. Jesus Salas |
| 18.) | April 2 |
FILM "Spanish Spoken Here" |
| ► | April 9 |
***** APRIL 9, MIDTERM II ***** |
| 20.) | April 11 |
Poem: "I Am Joaquin" Download Poem: "I Am Joaquin" (Word Doc) |
| 21.& 22) | Apr 16 & 18 |
Latino Leadership |
| 23.) | April 23 |
Latinos and the Arts |
| 24.) | April 25 |
Latinos and Religion Latinos and Religion - PowerPoint |
| 25.) | April 30 |
"Class Interaction Exercise" Latino Studies - Quotes |
| 26.) | May 2 |
Latino Consumer Demand |
| 27.) | May 7 |
Latinos in our Nation's History |
| 28.) |
May 9 |
Closing Class Exercise and Class Evaluation |
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FINAL EXAM Friday, May 14th , 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Bolton Hall B56 |