SBS 388: Crisis and Development in Mexican Society

Course description

Borrowing prominently from contemporary anthropological studies, this course explores the main issues confronting Mexican society today, from emigration to the United States, to the impact that globalization, drugs, crime and corruption has on indigenous and peasant communities. Students taking this course will be able to develop familiarity with main aspects of contemporary life in the different Mexican regions and the relevance of these issues in the US.

Units:4