SLD 127D Intercultural Leadership: Latino Culture Through Film

Lecture Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Examines critical issues pertaining to Latino culture throughout North America. Explores and defines key social issues, traditions, perspectives, and themes through documentaries and films.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an awareness of Latino culture and its impact on society.
Understand the complexities of Latino culture throughout North America.
Engage others in a meaningful and educational discussion of Latino history and culture throughout North America and beyond.

Content Outline

Latino culture pre-Colombian, pre-colonial, to present
Culture and gender roles
Cultural Concepts of Latinos in North America
- Social organization
- Belief systems: traditional vs. nontraditional
- Code switching - Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic (what is Hispanic)
- Immigration identity
- Economics
- Education
Social Climate
- Legal vs. illegal
- Migrant vs. non-migrant
Cultural Diversity
- Impact of acceptance in North American mainstream society