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Latin American and Latino Studies 152: Media and Commodities Between the Americas

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Examines the circuits of media, commodities, and migration connecting the Americas in an age of globalization. Issues of states, transnational markets, social relations, and cultural representations addressed. Relationship between consumption, nationalism, and globalization is considered critically. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.) C. Rivas

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Latin American and Latino Studies 160: North American Integration:Post-NAFTA

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Analyzes the multi-dimensional process of integration in North America via NAFTA. Covers issues of trade and investment flows between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, including important legislative, scientific, technological, cultural, and political components, as well as social dislocations and political challenges associated with NAFTA. (General Education Code(s): E.) J. Borrego, J. Fox

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Latin American and Latino Studies 161P: Theater in the "Chicano Power" Movement

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Covers the rise of Teatro Chicano as a cultural-political force within the 1960's "Chicano Power" Movement starting with founding playwriter Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino and covering Chicana/o playwrights inspired by the movement, e.g. Cherrie Moraga, Luis Alfaro, and Josefina Lopez. (Also offered as Theater Arts 161P. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) (General Education Code(s): A, E.) The Staff

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Latin American and Latino Studies 162: U.S.Policy in the Americas.S

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Studies U.S. policies toward Latin America and hemisphere-wide (primarily since WWII), including Cold War policies and interventions, U.S. response to the Cuban Revolution, the Alliance for Progress, counterinsurgency as the repsonse to revolutionary movements, the crisis in U.S. hegemony, NAFTA, and issues of U.S. policies for the post-Cold War era and the 21st century. (General Education Code(s): E.) M. Mojica, S. Jonas

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Latin American and Latino Studies 163: America in Flux: Population Dynamics inthe U

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Examines key theories of demographics change in important policy issues, such as the aging of America, racial categorization, and immigration. Explores political and economic factors that have led to the changing face of the U.S. over the last century and key legislative changes that have changed the experience of immigrants. Students use primary demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau and learn basic tools for demographic data access and presentation. Prerequisite(s): course 100A. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.) S. Gleeson

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Latin American and Latino Studies 164: Environmental Justice

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Introduces students to participatory-action research, which both creates positive social-environmental change and contributes to scientific knowledge. Through collaboration with environmental justice organizations, students develop research skills, hone critical reflection abilities, and understand the connections between race, ethnicity, power, poverty, and environmental problems. (Formerly Action-Research for Social Change, Environmental Quality: Lessons Learned from Latin America, U.S.) Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.) F. Lu

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Latin American and Latino Studies 166: Latino Families in Transition

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Explores the complex nature of Latino families in the U.S., which like other American families are undergoing profound changes. Placing families within a historical context of post-1960s social transformations, such as feminism, migration, "reconstructed" or multiple-earner households, examines how family members adapt, resist, and/or construct alternative visions and practices of family life. Prerequisite(s): course 1. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): E.) P. Zavella

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Latin American and Latino Studies 167: Amazonian Societies and theEnvironment

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Overview of Amazonian societies and the environment from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Topics include indigenous resource management, hunting and conservation, and the ecological impacts of culture and economic change. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.) F. Lu

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Latin American and Latino Studies 168: Economic History of Latin America

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Sheds light on Latin America's contemporary social and economic developments by providing an appreciation of their historical roots. Focusing on the period from independence until WWII, evaluates contesting explanations for Latin America's relatively poor economic performance and divergent policy implications. Prerequisite(s): course 1. (General Education Code(s): E.) H. Shapiro

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Latin American and Latino Studies 169: Latin American Industrialization in aGlobal Perspective:Past,Present,and Future

1.25 Credits

University of California-Santa Cruz

Analyzes the economic, political, and social aspects of the industrialization process in Latin America. Evaluates import substitution policies, the changing roles of the state and foreign and domestic capital, and the impact of recent trade liberalization. Compares Latin America's development with that of the East Asian newly-industrialized countries (NICs) and looks at the implications of globalization. (General Education Code(s): E.) H. Shapiro

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