ALS 252 - Latinos: Cultures on the Move 3 s.h.

This is a survey of the migration and immigration of Latino(a)s to, as well as within, the United States. The course examines the immigration patterns of Mexican- Americans/Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, and other Central and South American groups. In addition to the specific immigration histories of these groups, attention is paid to the economic and political forces that push and pull individuals and groups to migrate and to historical changes in US immigration laws since the mid 19th century. Pass/Fail Option. Offered every two or three years.
LA
BC3
OW3
Prerequisite(s): SoS.