LAS195A

018875

An introduction to the complexities of the local border reality and prepares students to better appreciate the challenges and opportunities facing the region from a variety of perspectives. Though not exclusive, areas of concern include business, trade, health care, education, environment, tourism, migration and security. An interdisciplinary approach to the transnational dynamics of the borderlands provides wide appeal across programs and majors. Guest speakers representing the different border region constituencies will complement the class lectures and discussions. Participation in this colloquium prepares the student for an optional field trip course (LAS 395a) to the border region and/or into the neighboring state of Sonora taking place over several weekends during the fall semester. Students will be evaluated on the basis of attendance and participation, a short reflection paper (3 - 4 pages), and a final oral presentation. Students taking the course for Honors credit will be assigned special readings and /or attend special related lectures to report on during class sessions and receive honors grading.

SPF - Alternative Grading S, P, F

Undergraduate

FRCQ - FC (Freshman Colloquia)