Hispanic Studies (HISP)

HISP 2375. United States Hispanic Culture and Civilization. 3 Hours.

This course will explore the many facets of the Latina/o experience in the U.S. and the specific histories and cultures that mark the trajectories of individual Hispanic sub-ethnic groups and their representation including the history of the three distinct communities that constitute the greatest part of the category "Latina/o:" Chicano/Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans/Nuyoricans, and Cuban Americans. The course will also address transnational communities and Latina/o relationships to Latin America.

HISP 289. Independent Study. 3 Hours.

This course provides individual instruction. Students may repeat the course when topics vary.