History 182LX - Introduction to Latinx History

Introduction to Latinx History is a general and broad survey of the historical and cultural experiences of Latinx in the United States from conquest to the present. Through readings, lectures, film/documentaries, and class discussion we will examine the complex intersections between race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and other social dimensions, such as age,education language, and citizenship within the varied histories of the Latinx community. Studying Latinx history provides a deeper understanding of the social, economic, cultural, and political dimensions of U.S. history. By the end of the course, there will be no doubt that Latinx history is U.S. history.