HISTORY 153
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Fall 2023
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La llegada de los generales Villa y Zapata al palacio nacional, el 6 de diciembre de 1914 (The Arrival of Generals Zapata and Villa at the National Palace, December 6, 1914) by Arnold Belkin, 1979.
This course will examine the creation and development of Mexican political, economic, social, and cultural institutions from pre-Columbian times to the present. We will review these historical processes as they relate to Mexicans and Mexican Americans living in the U.S. Topics include pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica, the Spanish conquest of Mexico, colonial society, the independence movement, the development of a national consciousness, the U.S. acquisition of Mexican territory, the Mexican Revolution, immigration to the United States, and other critical contemporary topics. Attention will be given to the U.S./Mexico border and related issues. You may be required to work in assigned groups, participate in presentations, and be an active learner in this class. Although we do not meet altogether, your mental presence in our course shell discussions is an absolute must! In addition, being able to convey your thoughts verbally and in essay format is a skill that takes time and practice thus you will have ample opportunity to practice. You should expect to write the equivalent of 15-20 pages (3750-5000 words) for this course in variety of assignments that may include: short or long answer essay exams/quizzes, research projects, identifications and/or historical reflections/journals throughout the duration of the course.
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Fall 2023 Syllabus
There is one required course text:
The Course of Mexican History, 11th ed. By Susan M. Deeds, Michael C. Meyer, & William L. Sherman ISBN: 978-019065-901-1 ONE copy of this text is on reserve at the SAC Library – plan accordingly. Reading assignments and other materials not found in the required textbooks will be made available and stored in Canvas. | ||
