| source Northwestern (X) |
level |
department LATIN_AM Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program (X) |
This course seeks to introduce students to the range of issues and analytical approaches that form the foundation of Latin@ studies. By tracing the history of the ÂLatina/o concept in relation to key elements of sociocultural life, such as time, space, identity, community, power, language, nation, and rights, students will develop understandings of the particular ways in which Latina/o studies takes shape as an intellectual and political enterprise. On a practical level, this course aims to balance depth and breadth in its study of the variety of perspectives and experiences that come to be understood as Latin@. Thus, we will analyze the histories of predominant Latina/o sub-groups, such as Mexicans, Chicanas/os, and Puerto Ricans, while also incorporating broader considerations of the ways in which Central America, South America, and the Caribbean play crucial roles in constituting Latinidad.
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The purpose of this course is to explore the history of Latina/Latino migration/immigration of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans to Chicago since the twentieth century. Why did Latinos come to Chicago? When did they come and where did they form community/ies? Did they stay in Chicago? Where were they employed? What shaped their educational experiences? Have they been involved in politics or larger social movements? These are some of the questions that we will be discussing throughout this course. Issues regarding race, identity, language, class, education, politics and community displacement will also be discussed.
Score: 14.387873 Details | Listing | Web page