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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SPN 320-01 - Cultures of the Spanish Speaking World: Latinxs in the US: Issues for Social Change

4 credits (Spring)
This is an interdisciplinary course that brings awareness about issues that Latinxs face in the US and creates the cultural awareness needed to work effectively with them. Class discussions focus on the fields of health, law, immigration, education, and the economy. Within a cultural context, students also learn specialized vocabulary that is useful in professional settings. Experts in different fields share with students their professional and cultural experiences working with this population. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite: SPN 285 .
Instructor: Valentin