Spring 2008 Course Description

Advanced Topics in Public Policy

Section Title: Latino Policy Issues
Instructor(s): Maggie Rodriguez
Course: P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy
(previously Seminar in Topics in Public Policy)
Unique Number: 64325
Day & Time: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: SRH 3.102
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Notes: Class will be co-taught with Ray Martinez; Cross listed with J349T and J395

This course fulfills requirements for the following specialization(s):

Description: This course will consider broad policy and political considerations regarding the U.S. Latino community. Often referred to as the ?sleeping giant,? we will explore the current state of the Hispanic community ? both nationally and in key states such as Texas ? and develop a greater understanding of the dynamics at work as the Latino community begins to exert its considerable influence. We?ll look at policy areas that include politics, education, immigration, culture and voting, among others. And we'll talk to policy-makers and other experts about the current state of Latino policy issues.

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