PSCI 205(F) Latino Politics*

Does "Latino Politics" exist? That is, is there an overarching political agenda shared by "Latino" groups, or is there simply "Chicano politics," "Cuban politics," etc.? We will try to answer this question by looking at the politics of individual groups. The course will focus on Mexican American political history and interaction with institutional politics. Topics will include the incorporation of Mexican Americans into the U.S., the Chicano movement, and contemporary electoral politics and political behavior. We will also compare Puerto Ricans' and Cubans' incorporation, political status, and experience with citizenship. We will close the course by examining issues of identity and citizenship, returning to our question of whether there is a Latino identity and politics. Requirements: a midterm exam and two 6- to 8-page papers. No prerequisites. Open to first-year students and all students. American Politics Subfield

Hour: SHERIDAN