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LATINA/LATINO/LATINX HISTORY

CHICLA/HISTORY 153
Course Description

Examines the historical, social, and legal experiences of Latinas/Latinos/Latinxs in the US since the mid-1800s with emphasis on Mexican migrations. Latinxs became an important part of the US population through western expansion, conquest, and immigration. We will learn about the 3 main Latinx groups in the US: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans, but will also learn about other Latinx communities. We begin with an examination of conquest by studying the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that annexed roughly half of former Mexican territory and the Spanish-American War that resulted in the possession of Puerto Rico. Then, we examine the history of Latinx immigration to understand the experiences of Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans, and people from the Caribbean who have immigrated to the US in search of economic opportunities and political asylum. This course serves as an introduction to the varied experiences of Latinxs in the US in order to understand their unique histories.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.23

-5.71% from Historical

Completion Rate
86.76%

-4.91% from Historical

A Rate
54.41%

-9.09% from Historical

Class Size
68

-0.73% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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