Mex Amer Hist

Catalog description

Historical development of Mexican Americans from Mexican origin, settlement in the United States, to the present time. Emphasis is given to the pre-Columbian setting, the indigenous heritage, European conquest and legacy, distinctive colonial institutions, and the growth of independence movements in the United States and Mexico. Major political, social, economic, and cultural factors will be presented, focusing on the roles played by diverse peoples and cultures who share in the development of the United States and Mexico. Grades are P/NP option. (L,C) Limitations on Enrollment: Course not open for credit to students with credit in: ETHN-15.