ES-211 Introduction to Latino/a/x Studies
ES-211 Introduction to Latino/a/x Studies
4 credits, Fall
An introductory course analyzing the historical context of Latinx in the United States (US). Beginning with pre-colonial societies on the American Continent, colonization, and moving to the modern Latinx diaspora. Special attention will be given to particular events that shaped and continue to influence the Latinx experience, such as the Mexican-American War, US expansionism, US immigration policy, the Chicano Movement, US foreign policy in Latin America, and the contemporary discourse regarding Latinx in the US.
Recommended Prerequisites: WR-121Z
