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Marc Becker, Professor
mbecker@ilstu.edu
Mexican History
History 263
Spring 1998, Illinois State University
Welcome to the web site for Mexican History at Illinois State University. If you need help finding your way around this site, please read about how to use this site.What's New
- Final exam and course grades are now available on the Grade Page
What's Due
- Tuesday, May 5 at 7:50 a.m.: Final exam
Instructor: Marc Becker, mbecker@ilstu.edu
- Course Meets: Schroeder 211, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 to 10:50
- Office: Schroeder 332-I; Phone: 438-8306
- Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 to 12:30, or by appointment
- World-Wide Web: http://www.ilstu.edu/class/hist263
Description
This course surveys the history of Mexico from the earliest human inhabitation to the present. It will present different interpretations of the major themes and developments in Mexican history. A goal is to understand Mexico from the perspective of the Mexicans rather than from the point of view of the United States. It is important to understand, however, that Mexico is not a singular homogenous entity; there are “many Mexicos.” In particular, this course will emphasize the creation of Mexican identities, the role which Indigenous peoples have played in that creation, and how that role has changed over time. How have Indians been turned into Mexicans, and how have Mexicans been turned in to Indians?