Broaden students' depth and breadth of knowledge on the contemporary public policy issues facing the Mexican American community in the Southwest. The web sites are to be developed as a mechanism to disseminate information on these topics and to stimulate discussion on these issues from several points of view. The website should enhance student understanding of the multiple and complex nature of the assumptions and points of view surrounding this policy arena. The midterm and final exams are based on the assigned readings and discussion. They will consist of short essay and multiple choice questions.
All exams are open book and open note exams.
30 Points Midterm and Final Exams 30 Points Grades will not be curved and will be determined by an absolute point scale. Withdrawals are allowed under University guidelines. The short essays should be typed and double-spaced. References should follow the Chicago Manual of Style. The essay should be clear and precise prose with appropriate footnotes and references as needed.