EOP Learning Community #12:

The Geology of Mexico and the Chicano/Latino Experience

DESCRIPTION:
This learning community combines Geology and Ethnic Studies to create an understanding of how both the physical world and the sociological world affect our lives. The Geology of Mexico course explores the structure of the Earth and the physical processes that created the Mexican landscape, that produced Mexico's metal and oil wealth and that cause natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies explores the Chicano/Latino experience in the U.S. by providing an overview of the diverse and multiple experiences of the people of Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Central and South America.

Pre-requisites: You must be an admitted College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Student for Fall 2009.