Using the theoretical foundations of Borderlands Studies, the course will address critical contemporary issues in the Southwestern Borderlands. This includes immigration/migration, political particularization and representation, social movements, and the conditions and social patterns related to religion, education, and health on the U.S.- Mexican border. Insights gained through the study of Contemporary Borderlands Issues take on a critical significance with the Southwestern border is gaining national attention for its rapid growth, intercultural exchange, and site of political debates. Prerequisites: SWBS 2310, SOCI 3305