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SOCI.3520 Latinos/as in the United States

Id: 039893 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

By 2060, Latinos are forecast to comprise over 28 percent of the US population. While the presentation of Latinos/as in public discourse often frames them a recently arrived immigrants, Spanish-speaking peoples in the US have a long and rich history. This course focuses a sociological lens on the historical and contemporary experiences of a community whose emergence requires deep analysis. Emphasis is placed on immigration policy, demographic shifts, labor market discrimination and bilingual education.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: SOCI.1010 Intro to Sociology.

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