Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 20) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 23). The prehistory, history, and contemporary racial understanding of Mexican Americans. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 322M (Topic 10), 322Q, Latin American Studies 324L (Topic: Mexican Amer Indig Heritage), 324L (Topic 20), Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 23). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.