Introduction to Latinx Studies

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Introduction to the field of Latinx Studies and the history of Latinx communities in the United States. Examines the conditions that have led to the growth of Latinx populations and their expansion from regional communities to the country’s largest national minority. Through course readings, multimedia, and an interdisciplinary research project, explores topics relevant to the study of Latinx peoples. Topics may include migration and immigration, ethno-racial identities, labor and class, imperialism, bilingualism, education, gender, and sexuality.