HIST 270 - Latina/Latino Survey

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD, WR

What historical forces have brought together diverse groups including Chicanos from Los Angeles, Cubans from Miami, and Dominicans and Puerto Ricans from New York City? From the 16th century to the present, we map the varied terrains of Latina/o history. Major themes include: conquest and resistance, immigration, work, and the creation of racial and sexual differences within and between Latino/a communities. We survey Latina/o writers from Cabeza de Vaca to José Martí to Gloria Anzaldúa. Enrollment Limit: 40.
Instructor: P. Mitchell