Overview
Description
Introduces the history of Latina/o/x communities in the United States. Uses a thematic approach to Latina/o/x history, including: historical foundations; identity and belonging; imperialism; gender and sexuality; popular culture; contemporary experiences; intersectionality. An exploration of several common features of a broader, national Latina/o/x community, such as migration (legal, undocumented, and contract labor), work, unionization, education, and social activism in pursuit of equality.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Core
CO10
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze, evaluate, and interpret primary sources.
- analyze and clearly explain the argument, main points, and use of evidence in secondary sources.
- clearly and effectively articulate an original interpretation in verbal and written form.
- identify key events, issues, and policies related to various Latina/o/x groups in the United States, their history and cultural contributions to contemporary life.
- describe forms of Latina/o/x marginalization based on race, ethnicity, gender, class, and geography and challenges against those forms.