Introduction to Latina/o Studies ((3))

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This course will offer students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds an opportunity to understand the historical, cultural, political, and economic contributions of Latinas/Latinos and Chicanas/Chicanos in US Society. Drawing from a myriad of research, literature, and collective experiences, this course will provide practical tools that help evidence the significance of Chicanas/os Latinas/os in the US. In particular, Introduction to Latina/o Studies will allow students a chance to better understand Latinas/os in the academy and US society at large by introducing them to the interdisciplinary field of Latinx Studies.