La Raza Studies (La R)
2. Chicano Student, Introduction (3)
Prerequisite: freshman standing or permission of instructor. Group counseling;
special problems encountered by Chicano students entering college; development
of skills necessary for bicultural students.
4A-B. Spanish -- Intensive Reading and Composition (3-3)
(See Spanish 4A-B)
5. Chicano Culture (3)
Study of the Chicano family: male-female relationship, machismo, the concept
of death; music, dances; religious life.
6. Barrio Structure (3)
Social forms in the barrio; sociological perspective. Extensive composition
on assigned topics.
7. Chicano Art Forms (3)
Description and investigation of traditional and contemporary art form as
they relate to Chicano art. Discussion and studio projects. (6 lecture-lab
hours)
9. Chicano Art Appreciation (3)
Analysis of development of Mexican Art with emphasis on pre-Columbian symbology.
Oral and written reports.
12. English for Spanish Speakers (3)
(See I S C 12)
101. Mexican-American Art (3)
Advanced skills in Chicano art. Completion of three projects required.
108. Advanced English Composition for Bilingual Students (3)
Written assignments with emphasis on style and composition.
109. The Chicano and the Educational System (3)
Principal elements of the educational system and, their effect on Chicano
students. Extensive research.
120. Mexican-American Folklore (3)
Origins and development of the folklore of the Southwest: songs, dances
and folktales.
125T. Topics of Mexican-American Society (3)
Culture, art forms, economy, and societal organization.
130. Chicano Theatre (3)
Production of Chicano Theatre for major performances. Comedia del Arte,
Passion Plays, Theatre of the Absurd, Socially Popular Theatre: Teatro Compesino.
132. Chicano Literature (3)
Emerging Chicano literature: poetry, novels, essays.
133. Contemporary Issues (3)
Analysis of the evolving issues faced by Chicanos as students and members
of the Chicano community.
169T. Latin American History (3)
(See Hist 169T.)
183. The Hispanic Southwest (3)
(See Hist 183.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.