LALS 180: Borders:Real/Imagin
University of California, Santa Cruz
Situates "The Border" historically and within the context of U.S. imperialism. Examines the formalization of political "borders," methods of enforcement, and intra-group conflicts. Examines the varied experiences of colonialism and immigration between Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Native Americans, and Cubans. Explores how the tools of "The Border" and "Borderlands" are being used to untangle the roles of race prejudice and sexual and gender discrimination. (Meets the methods requirement in Latin America and Latino studies.)
Average GPA: 3.40
Grade distribution records: 103 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 20 | 19.4% |
| A | 27 | 26.2% |
| A- | 8 | 7.8% |
| B+ | 9 | 8.7% |
| B | 16 | 15.5% |
| B- | 12 | 11.7% |
| C+ | 3 | 2.9% |
| C | 1 | 1.0% |
| F | 3 | 2.9% |
| P | 2 | 1.9% |
| NP | 2 | 1.9% |
Based on 103 student grade records across 2 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Shankari Patel 52 students, Average GPA 3.75
- Gabriela F Arredondo 51 students, Average GPA 3.03