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LAXC 375. Latina/o/x Politics: Origins and Futures

Cross listed with: POSC 375 .
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014594 Grading Basis GRD

The course will focus on the Latina/o/x populations in the United States and how the category of ‘Latino’ came into existence. Furthermore, students will learn how Latina/o/x identity has evolved over time as well as become politically salient within 21st century politics. The goal is for the student to develop a broad, conceptual understanding of how the term ‘Latino’ came into existence as well as how individuals who identify as ‘Latina/o/x’ have politically organized throughout history. Prerequisite(s): POSC 225 .