May be convened with MAS 585. May be convened with MAS 596A. 498. A critical examination of Mexican-American culture as portrayed in the social sciences. An assessment of the social, political, and economic factors influencing representations of Mexican-Americans. The course focuses on current immigration issues such as the economic assimilation of immigrants, as well as other social issues.
Issues covered include earnings, unionism, labor force participation, etc.
For a description of course topics see MAS 425. May be convened with MAS 425. 529. May be convened with MAS 429. For a description of course topics see MAS 480. Graduate-level requirements include a research project.