SPAN H110 The Latino Culture in the Us
This Honors course will explore the main issues that concern the Spanish-speaking population living in the United States. We will investigate how their identity is shaped, how the media represents Latinos, the problems with borders and immigration, the Chicano literature, "Spanglish", bilingualism in the US, gender issues, and the questions of assimilation. In this class, the instructor will present the questions, and the class as a whole will proceed to discuss possible answers and solutions.
Prerequisite
Permission of Director of the Honors Program required.