Chicano/Latino Studies

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces Latino history in the United States beginning with Spanish colonization and continuing with the Mexican-American War. Covers the Mexicans’ role in American labor, economics, Bracero Program, and the Chicano Movement.

F

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces the social, educational, political, and economic status of Latinos in the context of United States institutions and structures. Examines demographic profiles and current issues from a Chicano/ Latino perspective.

W

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Provides an overview of the cultural heritage of Chicanos and Latinos in the United States. Draws from anthropology, folklore, literature, and linguistics. Examines folk and popular culture, as well as the integration of various traditions.

Sp