Sociology 214 - SOC HISP CARIB COMMUNITIES US

This service learning course surveys social science research, literary texts and film media on Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican communities in the United States. Historic and contemporary causes and contexts of (im)migration, settlement patterns, labor market experiences, demographic profiles, identity formations and cultural expressions are considered. Special attention is paid to both inter- and intra-group diversity, particularly along the lines of race, gender, sexuality and class. Students are required to dedicate four (4) hours per week to a local community-based organization. In addition, students are required to participate in a laboratory component (time to be arranged individually by the instructor) Enrollment limited to 20.