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Latino/a/x/e Politics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4110 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the history and evolving role of Latinos in American politics, including the emergence of "Latino" as a pan-ethnic identity and the demographic trends shaping the group. Topics include the Americanization and racialization of Latinos, as well as the relationship between Latinos and non-Latinos as they relate to political institutions, representation, and voting coalitions. The course also examines how colonization, U.S.-Latin America relations, and U.S. immigration policy have shaped the U.S. Latino population, highlighting differences in how various national origin groups under the pan-ethnic umbrella have been received. The political, cultural, and institutional determinants of Latino identities will also be explored. The class will additionally focus on the development of Latino public opinion and partisanship, how these manifest in Latinos' political participation, and their importance in recent presidential and midterm elections.

Prerequisites

Prereq=POLSCI 102 or one LATSTY course

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4110

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jose Gomez-Espinal

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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