Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

POLI 328 - LATINO POLITICS IN THE US

Long Title: LATINO POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES
Department: Political Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Latinos and public policies affecting Latinos have become a major part of the discourse taking place in American politics as a result of current and projected demographic trends. After reviewing the demographic, historic, and social factors distinctive to the Latino population in the United States, this course examines how Latinos have interacted with political institutions to shape politics and public policy.