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JOUR 306 - Latinas/os Through The Eyes of The Media

(3 units) CO10
Media representations of Latinas/os abound around us, constructing a loose, yet unified,concept, Latinidad. Explore multiple relevant images, videos, sounds, and texts through which the label ‘Latinas/os’ is filled with meaning in popular culture and news media.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to its/their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices.
2. use models and theories of cultural difference to investigate topics in diversity and equity.
3. describe the perceptions, viewpoints, or life experiences of people in at least 1 society or culture outside of the United States or in non-dominant or marginalized groups within the U.S.
4. articulate an awareness of the central historical and present diversity issues addressed in the course, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, ability, national origin, or other identities.
5. demonstrate knowledge of the history, customs, worldviews, or other cultural markers of 1 or more groups of national origin outside of the United States or of minority status within the United States.
6. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about nondominant or marginalized groups.


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