HIST 211 - History of Latinos in the United States

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

Addresses the historical, cultural, and contemporary experiences of six of the major Latino groups in the United States: Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and South Americans. Traces the Native American, Spanish, and African roots of Latinos and follows their economic, political, and cultural development in the United States up to the present. Highlights the similarities and differences in the Latino experience of migration and settlement. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , READ 120 . Three hours each week Formerly HS 138.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Assess and think critically about historical issues and trends, based on a basic factual knowledge of this historical period.
Analyze the international context of Latino emigration and deportation.
Critically examine the historical experiences of these transplanted Latin Americans and the challenges they faced.
Outline the experiences of Latinos since the mid-nineteenth century.
Describe important historical events that occurred in the history of Latinos.
Analyze a number of twentieth century issues in the field of Latino studies.

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