LATINO METROPOLIS
LATINO METROPOLIS

Course Description:
This course will explore across generations the processes of Mexican American urbanization, particularly in the context of the changing Southern California political economy. Selected analytical comparisons with other “Latino populations” will be made to highlight differences and similarities. Instructor has scheduled special guests to give lectures and informal talks. We will also be screening several films and documentaries to complement the readings. Important note: Syllabus is subject to change.

Required Text:
Latino Urbanism edited by David Diaz and Rodolfo D. Torres (New York University Press, 2012) Latino Stats: American Hispanics by the Numbers by Idelisse Malave and Esti Giordani (The New Press, 2015)

Final Paper:
On a topic related to the major themes of the class. Topics to consider: immigration, inequality, education, gangs, gender, Dreamers, health, environment racism, criminal justice, voting and politics, radical urban political economy, and segregation, urban poverty, child poverty, housing, jobs and the economy, labor market participation (gender differences) —these are just some suggestions

Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Spacing: 1.5
Need total 7-8 sources. At least 2-3 sources from required course textbook, and 5-6 sources from JSTOR or Google Scholar.

LATINO METROPOLIS
LATINO METROPOLIS

Course Description:
This course will explore across generations the processes of Mexican American urbanization, particularly in the context of the changing Southern California political economy. Selected analytical comparisons with other “Latino populations” will be made to highlight differences and similarities. Instructor has scheduled special guests to give lectures and informal talks. We will also be screening several films and documentaries to complement the readings. Important note: Syllabus is subject to change.

Required Text:
Latino Urbanism edited by David Diaz and Rodolfo D. Torres (New York University Press, 2012) Latino Stats: American Hispanics by the Numbers by Idelisse Malave and Esti Giordani (The New Press, 2015)

Final Paper:
On a topic related to the major themes of the class. Topics to consider: immigration, inequality, education, gangs, gender, Dreamers, health, environment racism, criminal justice, voting and politics, radical urban political economy, and segregation, urban poverty, child poverty, housing, jobs and the economy, labor market participation (gender differences) —these are just some suggestions

Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Spacing: 1.5
Need total 7-8 sources. At least 2-3 sources from required course textbook, and 5-6 sources from JSTOR or Google Scholar.

LATINO METROPOLIS
LATINO METROPOLIS

Course Description:
This course will explore across generations the processes of Mexican American urbanization, particularly in the context of the changing Southern California political economy. Selected analytical comparisons with other “Latino populations” will be made to highlight differences and similarities. Instructor has scheduled special guests to give lectures and informal talks. We will also be screening several films and documentaries to complement the readings. Important note: Syllabus is subject to change.

Required Text:
Latino Urbanism edited by David Diaz and Rodolfo D. Torres (New York University Press, 2012) Latino Stats: American Hispanics by the Numbers by Idelisse Malave and Esti Giordani (The New Press, 2015)

Final Paper:
On a topic related to the major themes of the class. Topics to consider: immigration, inequality, education, gangs, gender, Dreamers, health, environment racism, criminal justice, voting and politics, radical urban political economy, and segregation, urban poverty, child poverty, housing, jobs and the economy, labor market participation (gender differences) —these are just some suggestions

Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Spacing: 1.5
Need total 7-8 sources. At least 2-3 sources from required course textbook, and 5-6 sources from JSTOR or Google Scholar.