HUMN 104 - Latinos in the United States

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23HU

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This interdisciplinary course investigates the Latino experience in the United States. Students will utilize texts from various disciplines (including history, sociology, linguistics, literature, film, and the arts) to examine the roles of the diverse and ever-changing Latino population of the United States. The course will consider topics such as identity, class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, immigration, language use, media, and popular culture. Students will be able to recognize the complex and varied nature of the Latino experience in the United States and to articulate how the Latino experience contributes to a broader conceptualization of American culture and identity.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for Humanities is satisfied by HUMN 104. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities; and
recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.

Course-specific SLOs for HUMN 104 include:

Social and Cultural Understanding: Students should be able to identify and explain theories, concepts, and systems with respect to individual, societal, and cultural behavior.
Relevance: Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to articulate the societal and/or personal relevance of their studies through reflection.