SOC 211 - Latinas/os in United States

Institution:

Western Connecticut State University

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Description:

A comparative look at Latinas/os in the United States-both historically and today. Political, economic, cultural and territorial links between Latin America (including the Caribbean) and the US are reviewed, focusing on the effects of these links on the American social structure. The course examines Latinas/os in New York, Florida's Miami/Dade county, California, and along the US/Mexico border. Various issues and topics that may be explored include: westward expansion and imperialism, labor force participation in the world-economy, racism, guage, education, gender, gang involvement and political activism. Every semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcsu.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 837-8200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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