Sociology 330 - U.S. Latino Studies Sem.

Spring
2013
01
4.00
Wilson Valentin

M 02:00PM-04:00PM

Amherst College
SOCI-330-01-1213S
JOCH 202
wvalentin@amherst.edu

In this course, we will read, discuss and evaluate recent texts in the field of U.S. Latino Studies.  Themes and issues to be covered during the semester include:  Chicano and Puerto Rican social movements, feminist theory, colonialism and decolonial efforts, sports history(ies), artistic and creative expressions, labor organizing, transnationalism, and oral history accounts, among others. Each student will be responsible for (co)leading class discussion during the semester, writing several book reviews, and completing either a 25-30 final research paper or a comprehensive annotated bibliography on a sub-topic within the field of U.S. Latino Studies.  

Limited to 20 students.  Spring semester.  Visiting Professor Valentin-Escobar.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.