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Jun 17, 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: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
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