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Soc 332. The Latino/Latina Experience in U.S. Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 130 or 134. Examination of the social, historical, economic and political experience of varied Latino ethnic groups in the U.S. - primarily focusing on Mexican, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans.

Relig 342. Religion and U.S. Latino/a Literature. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2006. A study of the religious behavior and attitudes expressed in the literature of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and other groups of people living in the U.S. who trace their ancestry to the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Soc 431. Chicanos/Chicanas in Contemporary Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 130 or 134. An interdisciplinary examination of Chicanos/as, the largest U.S. Latino ethnic group. Special attention will be given to social conflict and social transformation as it relates to contemporary Chicano/a issues, particularly in the Midwest.

Psych 347X. U.S. Latino/a Psychology. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Two courses in psychology including 101. Historical, political, and social contexts of psychological and mental health constructs in terms of their validity and utility for use with Latino/a people in the US.  Unique aspects of psychological functioning particular to Latino/a peoples in the US.