Borderlands Policy: Latina/o/x Politics in Context

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This course is centered on the policies surrounding the U.S. and Mexico border, with a focus on the effect these policies have had on Latina/o/x populations. Students will examine peer-reviewed studies of immigration policy, public opinion and political rhetoric, as well as individual accounts of the immigrant experience. By the end of the course, students will have an increased understanding of how border policy has historically evolved and the Latino/a/x population reactions across time.