MAP-UA 529 - Cultures and Contexts: Contemporary Latino Cultures

Institution:

New York University

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Examines the growth and development of "Latino" as a distinct category of identity out of the highly diverse populations of Latin American background in the United States, paying particular attention to the social processes shaping its emergence. Provides a detailed examination of the processes of cultural creation behind the rising growth of transnational cultures and identities worldwide, and of the forces that are fueling their development. Begins by exploring the immigration of Latin American peoples to U.S. cities, then turns to three case studies of emerging Latino communities, and ends by examining contemporary issues involving Latinos in urban centers such as New York.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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