900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301
This course is a historical-critical survey of the public discourse of Latino/Latinas in the United States from colonial times to the present. As such, we will focus significantly on such issues as language, establishment of identities, civil rights, immigration, the formation of communities, political participation, and cultural assimilation. In order to accomplish our task we will study the historical context of the discourse, prominent rhetors, and various pieces of discourse. Analyzing themes and issues articulated is crucial for understanding Latino/Latina voices in the United States. This course will also count toward the Latin American Studies major.
Mode of Inquiry: Analyzing Arguments, Reasons, and Values; Interpreting Texts