Fall 2026

Mexican-american Politics

Examines major problems and issues in Mexican-American politics since World War II, emphasizing how race, class, and culture structured politics for Mexican origin people.

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Summary

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Historical reviews of Benjamin Marquez: The workload is heavy, featuring a 20-page research paper worth 60% of the grade and eight essays. One reviewer reported a low midterm score and high difficulty.

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CHICLA/POLISCI 302

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  • Sophomore standing

Professors

Fall 2026

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Historical reviews of Benjamin Marquez: Benjamin Marquez receives polarized reviews regarding his teaching of CHICLA/POLISCI 302. While one student found him a decent lecturer, others described him as boring and unhelpful. Reviewers consistently criticized his lack of Canvas materials and minimal feedback on assignments.

BENJAMIN MARQUEZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews of Benjamin Marquez: Benjamin Marquez receives polarized reviews, with some calling him the worst professor while others find him a decent lecturer. Students consistently report significant frustration with course organization and communication.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.57 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.11 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.55 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Benjamin Marquez: The workload is heavy, featuring a 20-page research paper worth 60% of the grade and eight essays. One reviewer reported a low midterm score and high difficulty.

Historical reviews of Benjamin Marquez: Students report that Canvas is minimally used, with no lecture slides posted and assignments posted shortly before deadlines. Feedback on assignments is scarce, and in-class discussion of questions is limited.

Topics

  • Mexican-American politics since World War II
  • Impact of race, class, and culture on Mexican origin people's politics

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