Political Science
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101 Gowen Hall, Box 353530 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-3530 |
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POL S 405: U.S. Latino Politics
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 am - 12:20 pm, Sieg Hall 225
Professor: Matt A. Barreto
Email: mbarreto@washington.edu
Office: Gowen 139
Office Hours: Thur. 1:00 – 3:00pm
Course Description:
This class will examine the history and contemporary role of Latinos as a minority group in the U.S. political system. We begin with a historical analysis of Latino immigration and migration, followed by the struggles during the civil rights movement, then increases in citizenship, registration and voting in the 1980s and 1990s, and finally we address the new wave of anti-immigrant attitudes, and the response by Latinos. The class will also focus on political relationships between Latinos and non-Latinos as they relate to political institutions, political parties, voting coalitions, representation and public policy. A research project is required and final paper in lieu of an in-class final exam.
Books:
Each week there will be required readings from one or more of these books. Readings should be done for the day they are assigned. For some weeks, the required readings are posted online. The complete, week-by-week reading list is posted on this website.
Garcia, John. 2003. Latino Politics In America. Rowman And Littlefield
DeSipio, Louis. 1996. Counting on the Latino Vote. University of Virginia Press.
Jones-Correa, Michael. 1998. Between Two Nations. Cornell University Press.
Hero, Rodney. 1992. Latinos and the U.S. Political System. Temple University Press.
Grading:
Short paper 10 points Midterm Exam 20 points Research Project / Presentation 30 points Final Exam (15 pages) 40 points ---------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 100 pointsExtra Credit:
Throughout the quarter, there will be opportunities to attend various events, talks, and symposiums on campus that are related to American government which will count for small, but important, extra credit points.
Important Dates: (subject to change)
March 27, 2007 (TODAY) First Day of Class April 19, 2007 Short paper due by 10:30 a.m. April 26, 2007 Midterm Exam (10:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.) May 29, 2007 Research Presentations May 31, 2007 Research Presentations (Last Day of Class) June 7, 2007 Final paper due by 5:00 p.m.