LEC , 02:30 P.M. - 05:00 P.M. , M (01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008)
3 credits

LEC , 12:20 P.M. - 02:50 P.M. , Tu (01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008)
3 credits

LEC , 12:20 P.M. - 02:50 P.M. , W (01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008)
3 credits

Instructor: Ganley,Kathleen Marie (Outstanding Service Award)

Grading basis/credits: 3 credit(s)

Prereq: [3015 with grade of at least B-], LPE high pass

Liberal Educ. Reqs: Meets CLE req of Citizenship/Publ Ethics Theme; meets CLE req of Cultural Diversity Theme

Description: The focus of this 2 1/2 hour weekly seminar is on Latino immigration. Students analyze topics such as: the affects of the global economy on the emigration of Latin Americans, U.S./Mexican border issues, immigration law, racism, discrimination, language issues and contributions of Chicanos/Latinos in the U.S. Students will accomplish this through reading academic materials, papers, simulations, videos, discussions with the classmates and with numerous guest speakers, both in class and during visits to organizations in the community. Students will continue to analyze the reality of these topics in the lives of Latino immigrants in the Twin Cities as they complete the required 42 hours of community service. Students are placed in a wide variety of sites such as pre-school to adult education, human or workers rights' centers, social service agencies or bilingual newspapers.

Class Time: 85% Discussion. Videos, role-plays, simulations.

Grade: 10% final exam, 30% reports/papers, 20% special projects, 20% class participation, 20% other evaluation. community service

Exam Format: no exams - 20% journals & homework, 10% final paper or project