MASC 4350 Research Methods in Mexican American/Chicanx/Latinx Studies
In this capstone students will learn research methods employed by scholars from various fields to investigate and document issues relevant to the Mexican American/Chicanx/Latinx experience in the U.S. As an interdisciplinary field, Mexican American/Chicanx Studies draws from a wide range of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and research approaches from disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, history, education, political science, literature, film, media studies, legal studies, and communications. Students will integrate their foundational knowledge and skills in Mexican American Studies to critically analyze questions about race, immigration, citizenship, identity, education, socioeconomic status, political representation, and culture among others. Some methods can include archival research, ethnography and autoethnography, oral histories, decolonial, and community-based research.
Prerequisite
Consent of department needed.