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Introduces topics in socio-demographic patterns, cultural identity claims, community organization, migration and citizenship issues of Latino groups in post WWII US. Emphasis on comparative analysis of issues and policy implications. Required course for those minoring in Latino Studies.
Instructor: Dr. Guillermo B. Irizarry/TTh 12:30-2:00
Work 9-18 hours per week in cultural and community oriented setting(s). Grade of S or U. Prereq: Fifth semester standing.
Examines issues related to the Latino/a experience in the US and claims on human and civil rights--citizenship matters, cultural rights, education and freedom of speech and association as well as gender differences in claiming rights. Also offered as HIST 3575
Instructor: Dr. Blanca G. Silvestrini/Th 9:00-11:30 am/PRLACC-SUB438
Extensive readings in Latina/o literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 1010 or1011 or 3800 or instructor consent. Also offered as ENGL 3605
Instructor: Staff/MW 7:00-8:30 pm/STORRS CAMPUS/CLAS 445
Extensive readings in Latina/o literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 1010 or 1011 or 3800 or instructor consent. Also offered as ENGL 3605
Instructor: Dr. Siskanna Naynaha/TTh 11:15-12:30/HARTFORD CAMPUS Htfd Ugr-H217
Overview of health and health care issues among Latinos in the United States. Particular attention is paid to cultural and social factors associated with health and well being (e.g., migration, acculturation, SES). Also offered as HDFS 3442
Instructor: Dr. Marysol Asencio/T 4:00-6:30/FS 25
Examines media content and audience responses to media. Addresses ethnic, racial and gender issues in mainstream and specialized media. Special audiences include Latina/os, African Americans, Asian Americans, women, gays, lesbians. Also offered as COMM 4320
Instructor: Dr. Diana Ríos/on-line course
Introduces issues affecting Latinos in higher education. Leadership and mentoring training. Students will analyze responsibilities and commitments in the context of leadership for the common good and for purposeful change.
Instructor: Mayté Pérez-Franco/T 4:00-6:30/PRLACC
Graduate course. Discusses US schooling for Latinos in historical context and the impact of “push and pull” economics on migration patterns. Educational policy issues and theoretical discussions related to (under)achievement explored. Undergrad need instructor approval and register for course as PRLS 3299. Also offered as EDCI 5740
Instructor: Dr. Xaé Alicia Reyes/W 4:00-6:30/Gentry 32
Dr. Marysol Asencio, School of Family Studies, 486-4177
Dr. Odette Casamayor Cisneros, Mod & Class Lang, 486-2529
Dr. Guillermo B. Irizarry, Modern & Classical Languages, 486-3997
Dr. Guillermo Rebollo-Gil, Sociology Dept., 486-4422
Dr. Xaé Alicia Reyes, School of Education, 486-0291
Dr. Diana Ríos, Communication Sciences, 486-3187
Dr. Blanca G. Silvestrini, History Dept., 486-4225
Dr. Charles Robert Venator Santiago, Political Science, 486-2440
PRLS 210 Contemporary Issues in Latino Studies
Instructor: Dr. Odette Casamayor Cisneros, MWF 1:00-1:50, Family Studies 220
Introduces topics in socio-demographic patterns, cultural identity claims, community organization, migration and citizenship issues of Latino groups in post WWII United States. Emphasis on comparative analysis of issues and policy implications.
Required course for those seeking a minor in Latino Studies.
PRLS 212 Field Internship in Latino Studies
Instructor: Staff
Work 9-18 hours per week in cultural and community oriented setting(s). Grade of S or U. Prereq: Fifth semester standing.
PRLS 220 History of Latinos/as in The U.S.
Instructor: Dr. Blanca G. Silvestrini, Th 9:00-11:30, PRLACC
Examines settlement and growth of Hispanic-origin populations in the U.S. from Spanish/Mexican settlements of Western U.S. to the growth of Latino communities. Student oral history project. Also offered as HIST 278.
PRLS 232 Latina/o Literature
Instructor: Professor Lisa Sanchez, MWF 11:00-11:50, CLAS 163
Extensive readings in Latina/o literature from the late ninteeth century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250 or instructor consent. Also offered as ENGL 261.
PRLS 250 Latino Health
Instructor: Dr. Marysol Asencio, T 4:00-6:30, Monteith 303
Overview of health and health care issues among Latinos in the United States. Particular attention is paid to cultural and social factors associated with health and well-being (e.g., migration, acculturation, SES). Also offered as HDFS 267.
PRLS 260 Media and Special Audiences
Instructor: Dr. Diana Rios, T 4:00-6:30, online course
Examines media content and audience responses to media. Addresses ethnic, racial and gender issues in mainstream and specialized media. Special audiences include Latina/os, African Americans, Asian Americans, women, gays, lesbians. Also offered as COMM 232.
PRLS 271 Immigration and Transborder Politics
Instructor: Charles Venator Santiago, MWF 9-9:50, Arjona 109
Looks at globalization, movement of people, challenges posed to U.S. policy-making and society. Examines past/present U.S. immigration policies, public opinion, influence of ethnic groups in shaping U.S foreign policy. Also offered as POLS 296W. Linkage through language section available.
PRLS 298 Latinos, Leadership and Mentoring
Instructor: Dr. Mayte Perez-Franco T 4:00-6:30/PRLACC
Special topics course designed to introduce issues affecting Latinos in higher education as well as provide leadership and mentoring training. The overall purpose of this course is to encourage students to carefully analyze their responsibilities and commitments in the context of leadership for the common good and for purposeful change. Also offered as INTD 298.
PRLS 298 Soap Opera-Telenovela
Instructor: Dr. Diana Rios, TTh 11:00-12:15, Wilson South Residence 112
Examines socio-cultural functions of telenovelas as mediated serials constructed by commercial organizations and consumed by US and global audiences. Students will become more discerning media consumers. Also offered as COMM 298.
PRLS 300 Latinos and U.S. Education
Instructor: Dr. Xae Alicia Reyes, Wednesdays 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Discusses conditions of schooling for Latinos in the U.S. educational system. The presence of Latinos in the U.S. will be looked at in terms of the historical context and the impact of "push and pull" economics on migration patterns. Educational policy issues concerning different Latino groups and the theoretical discussions related to (under)achievement, such as John Ogbu's voluntary and involuntary minority dichotomy, will be explored. The relationship between dominant and subordinant cultures and languages and their effect on classroom discourses will be explored through both readings and students initiated research in classrooms.
Note: This is a graduate level course. Undergraduates wishing to enroll must get instructor approval and should register for course as PRLS 299
Also offered as EDCI 360-01
PRLS 299/PRLS 390 Independent Study in Puerto Rican & Latino Studies
By Special Arrangement - Contact:
Dr. Guilllermo B. Irizarry, Inst. of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, 486-3997
Dr. Guillermo Rebollo-Gil, Sociology Dept., 486-4422
Dr. Marysol Asencio, School of Family Studies, 486-4177
Dr. Xae Alicia Reyes, School of Education, 486-0291
Dr. Diana Rios, Communication Sciences, 486-3187
Dr. Blanca Silvestrini, Department of History, 486-4225
Dr. Charles Venator Santiago, Political Science, 486-2440
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