Latino Experience in Americas

This course examines political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the historical Latino experience in the United States and the rest of the Americas. Latino Americans have been and are important contributors and participants in an evolving American culture and economy. This course explores the challenges faced by Latino immigrants as they experienced at various times a political environment that could be welcoming for immigrant workers in one decade and hostile and anti-immigration the next. This course includes mentored research projects for students that may include field work within local communities. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H, and HIST 2111 or HIST 2111H or HIST 2112 or HIST 2112H, with a minimum grade of C.