Mexican-Americans
General
Prefix
HIST
Course Number
354
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Spanish and Indian backgrounds in Mexico; primary emphasis upon Mexican-Americans in the U.S. since 1848.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, through discussion and written argument, evaluate the historic, geographic, cultural, social, political and economic development of the Mexican-American (Chicana/o) people from their roots in greater Mexico before European contact, through the forging of a mestizo culture in New Spain and Mexico, and through multiple waves of annexation and immigration into, and migration within the United States of America.
Outcome
In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, compare the developments of the different waves and sociocultural groups of Mexican-Americans over time, and highlight change over time through discussion and written argument.
Outcome
In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, analyze historical study and inquiry through critical reading of secondary sources, primary documents (in English translation where necessary), discussion, and written argument about historical perspectives and historical questions.
Dependencies
Programs
HIST354
is a
completion requirement
for: