ID 301: Latin America at the Millennium
Interdisciplinary over­view of salient issues facing Latin America today. Issues are illustrated with case material from different countries. Draws from social science perspectives, as well as history and Latin American literature. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370D.

ID 304: African-American Experience I — Myths and Realities
The first in a two-semester sequence of an introduction of the interdisciplinary field of African American Studies. Using materials and films from the field of archaeology, history, economics, anthropology, gender studies, and literature, students will examine the African-American experience in the Americas. Lectures, readings, films, and discussions will focus on African origins, the disrespect of African history, pre-Columbian contacts between African sailors and the people of the Western Hemisphere, and the Atlantic slave trade and systems of slavery in North America, selected Caribbean Islands, and Brazil.

ID 305: African American Experience II — Continuity and Change
The second in a two-semester sequence of an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of African-American Studies. Material for lectures, readings, and films will be drawn from the field of political science, history, anthropology, economics, gender studies, sociology, and literature. Focuses on the freedom strug­gles that began with the Haitian Revolution in the late 18th Century and the subsequent struggles for the end of slavery in Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Southern United States Examination of soci­eties after slavery with the help of theories of develop­ment, under­development, and internal colonialism.

ID 306: Dilemmas of Modern Mexico
Explores Mexico’s economic and political development during the 20th Century. In-depth analysis of the economic and political crisis of the 1980s and responses to the crisis in the 1990s.

ID 340: Introduction to American Ethnic and Multicultural Studies
An introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in America: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. Emphasis is on race/ethnic relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to “cultural pluralism” are accentuated as well as the special issues of “identity” faced by these Americans.

ID 340B: Introduction to American Ethnic and Multicultural Studies
An introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in America: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. Emphasis is on race/ethnic relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to "cultural pluralism" are accentuated, as well as the special issues of "identity" faced by these Americans. Corequisites: EDUC 350B and 364B. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 

ID 371: Ethnic Identity in America
Explores ethnicity and ethnic identity in American society, focusing on the social factors that help explain its persistence in the face of social science predictions that ethnic distinctions, identity, and distinctiveness would disappear with an increasing urbanization and post-industrial economic order. Four major groups are explored: American Indians, Latinos, Blacks, and Asians (specific groups will be selected).

ID 410: Militants and Activists: Movements for Social Change
Interdisciplinary exploration of how ordinary citizens create social change by organizing and participating in collective action. When, why, and how do ordinary citizens become activists and militants? Why and how do social movements succeed or fail? Presents theories of collective action and social change, and explores case studies of social movements and other social protests through the lenses of multiple disciplines. Case studies may be drawn from any region in the world.

ID 450: The U.S.-Mexico Border
Focus on the economic, social, and cultural geography of integration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Also offered as GEOG 450. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 450S.

ID 450S: La frontera México-Estados Unidos
Focus on the economic, social, and cultural geography of inte­gration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Also offered as GEOG 450S. Students may not receive credit for both. Offered in Spanish. May be taken for credit in the Spanish major Language and Culture Track. May not be taken for credit for students who have received credit for ID 450.