CAST 427 - Borderlands

FC SSCI CD WADV

4 credits
The U.S.-Mexico border region is a political, economic, and cultural crossroads. The course investigates interactions between Native Americans and Spanish colonists beginning in the 16th century; emerging United States economic and political control during the 19th century; and immigration, community building, and civil rights movements in the 20th century. We also discuss la frontera as a literary and symbolic concept. Recommended Preparation: HIST 270.

This course is cross-listed with HIST-427