LALS 3550: Introduction to Latinx Studies

3 Credit Hours

This course introduces students to broader conversations surrounding U.S. Latinx communities such as migration trends and scholarly debates in Latinx studies. Historically-established Latinx communities and contemporary Latin American immigrants have taken up residence in U.S. cities and towns due to labor demands, U.S. foreign intervention, and political instability plaguing Latin America. The course examines the impact of such trends on Latinx communities in the U.S.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of diverse Latinx communities and identities in the United States.
Increase understanding of Latinx communities linked to global events and realities.
Enhance students’ knowledge of social justice issues related to Latinx communities & Latin America.
Increase critical writing skills with a variety of writing assignments.
Enhance positive group work experience with collective research assignments requiring critical analysis and synthesis of diverse perspectives.