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Apr 19, 2024
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POLS 4755 - Latinos and Politics
Explores the histories and contemporary politics of the diverse and expanding Latino population. Focuses on people of Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, but incorporates other groups where information is available. Covers how patterns of immigration and resources shape the foundation for Latinos’ political incorporation and mobilization within the United States. Examines the political needs and goals of various Latino sub-groups by studying public opinion, voting patterns and non-electoral behavior, and will assess the extent to which these groups are able to achieve their visions. Reflects upon the unity and tension within this group. Assesses whether Latinos have a set of political attitudes and behaviors that distinguish them from other racial groups.
Requisites: 6 Hours in AAS or 6 hours in POLS or 6 hours in WGS
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Student will learn about the conditions under which Latinos are conceptualized as a cohesive group, and when they are a fractured population.
- Students will have an appreciation for the diversity within the Latino population.
- Students will have consultation with Latin American Studies.
- Students will learn about political issues that are particularly salient to Latino groups, and will think about opportunities Latino groups have to build coalitions with others.
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