Latina/o Communities
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General
Prefix
ETHS
Course Number
475
Course ID
00149584-2023-03-22
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Issues in community development for Latinas and Latinos in the United States--focusing on the Midwest--with special emphasis on gender, neighborhoods, grassroots community organizations, local history, and political participation.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of historical and current race relations in the United States.
Outcome
Explain the concept of “race.”
Outcome
Analyze current events and conditions at the local, statewide, and national levels using course theories and concepts.
Outcome
Identify forms of institutional discrimination in areas such as education, media, housing, employment, economics, politics, and the legal system.
Outcome
Describe the basic history of discrimination against and contributions of Latinos.
Outcome
Engage in dialog and self-reflection concerning white privilege/benefits from discrimination against Latinos.