Catalog Description Sociology 31
Transfer: UC, CSU, IGETC Area 4
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Class meets Tuesday evenings

This course introduces students to the characteristics and issues facing the large pan-ethnic Latina/o population in the United States. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic and political factors impacting the various Latino groups, as well as how those factors contribute both to differentiate and build coalition with other groups in American society. While the experiences of the diverse Latina/o groups will be examined, particular emphasis is placed on the experiences of Mexican Americans.

This course uses e-companion for Spring 2010.