ETHS 252 Latinas/os in Minnesota
This course studies the history and experience of Chicanos and Latinos in Minnesota, including the origins of the Chicano/Latino community, social and political histories, and contemporary issues affecting Chicanos and Latinos in Minnesota. Focuses include immigration to the state; agricultural and urban labor history and settlement patterns; contemporary immigrations streams; race, racism, and xenophobia; and the development of community organizations focused on Latino issues. Significant focus is given to issues of race and racism.
2 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 16, 2013 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Describe the historical experiences of Chicanos and Latinos in the state of Minnesota.
- Identify and describe the social, economic, and political factors that influence Chicano and Latino migration to and community formation in Minnesota both historically and in the contemporary period.
- Learn and analyze various policy and cultural debates concerning Latinos in Minnesota, including how these debates are informed by race and racism.
- Outline and describe the effects of race and racism on the formation of Chicano/Latino identities in Minnesota.
- Summarize the role of xenophobia and nativism in the historical and contemporary experiences of Chicanos/Latinos in Minnesota.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Latinas/os in Minnesota | Fernandez Rodriguez, Naomi | Books for ETHS-252-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for ETHS-252-50 Spring 2025 |