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SSCI 388 - Crisis and Development in Mexican Society


Borrowing prominently from contemporary anthropological studies, this course explores the main issues confronting contemporary Mexican society, from emigration to the United States through to the impact that globalization, drugs, crime, and corruption have on indigenous and peasant communities. Students completing the course will develop an appreciation and familiarity with the principal aspects of contemporary life in diverse Mexican states and cultural areas, and their relevance in the US.

University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

Units: 3