HIST 286(F) Latino/a History From 1846 to the Present (Same as Latina/o Studies 286)*
This course examines the formation of Latino/a communities in the United
States from 1846 to the present. These communities were formed through
conquest, immigration, and migration. In examining the causes of migration, we
will consider economic and political conditions in the countries of origin, U.S.
foreign policies, and the connections between the United States and the
countries of origin. We will explore the ways in which migration processes are
mediated through labor recruitment, immigration and refugee policies, and
social networks. We will analyze how Latinos and Latinas have been
incorporated into the economies of the regions of the United States where they
settled. Focusing on the historical experiences of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans,
Cubans, and Dominicans, this course will also address more recent immigration
from Central and South American countries.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, two short essays, and a final
essay. No enrollment limit. Open to all.
Group A