La Raza Studies (La R)
3. Introduction to Chicano Studies (3)
Introduction to the historical and contemporary experiences of Chicanos
and other Latinos in American society. Their contributions to the United
States and their current economic, political, and social status are discussed.
4A-B. Spanish for the Bilingual Student (3-3)
5. Chicano Culture and Heritage (3)
A historical examination of Chicano culture from the pre-Columbian period
to the present. The customs, values, belief-systems, and their symbols are
analyzed; important events and changes occurring through time are emphasized.
7. Development of Mexican Music and Dance (3)
A study of Mexico's musical culture starting from its pre-Columbian origins
to the present and its impact on contemporary Chicano music.
9. Chicano Artistic Expression (3)
Introduction to Chicano artistic expression, with special attention to cultural
continuity and change; the interrelationships between popular music, dance,
drama, literature, and the graphic arts are analyzed.
10A. Chicano Directed Writing (3)
Theory and practice of composition; research methods; emphasis On sentence
structure, grammar, punctuation as related to the Chicano language abilities.
10B. Chicano Writing I (3)
Beginning workshop in creative writing, including poetry, fiction; discussion
and analysis of poems and stories submitted by students; occasional reading,
advanced writers from the community.
101. Chicano Art (3; max total 6)
Chicano Studio Arts, including various media such as oil, ceramics, weaving,
sand painting, and murals that relate to the heritage of the Chicano. Special
emphasis on individual development of artistic and technical expression.
104. Chicano Arts and Crafts (3)
Ceramics, weaving, sculpture, sand painting, and other creative works relating
to the heritage of the Chicano.
105. Cultural Change and the Chicano (3)
Prerequisite: CLS 5; for CLS majors and recommended for BCLAD students.
An analysis of the continuities and the changes in the culture and daily
life of the urban and rural Chicano in the 20th century created by immigration,
acculturation, urbanization, and technological and scientific changes.
109. The Chicano and the Educational System (3)
Exploration of the sociohistorical development of public education in the
southwest, with special emphasis on the Chicano experience. Topics include
segregation/desegregation, institutional racism, and equality of opportunity.
110. Bilingual Education (3)
Prerequisite: La R 3. Investigation into what it means to be bilingual and
bicultural; review of programs scaled toward a more meaningful education
for the Chicano child. (Bilingual Education majors see coordinator for further
prerequisites.)
112. Pre-Hispanic Civilizations (3)
Historical examination of the origins of the Maya-Aztec civilizations in
Meso America until 1521. The values, social organization, religion and their
daily lives, technological and scientific achievements will be examined.
(Former La R 112)
114. La Raza 1810-1910 (3)
Nineteenth century origins of Mexican nationality from the period of Mexico's
independence from Spain to the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The experiences
of La Raza in the United States after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. (Former
La R 114A)
115. La Raza 1910-Present (3)
A 20th Century historical perspective of the Mexican/Chicano in the U.S.
from 1910 to the present. Topics will include the immigration and deportation
of Mexicans, Bracero Program, Mojados, and the Chicano movement from the
sixties to the present.
117. Health and Social Services in the Chicano Community (3)
An analysis of health and social service programs, their policies and effects
on the Chicano community. Explores alternatives to dependent social services
programs.
118. The Chicano Family (3)
(same as W S 119) Traditional and changing relationships in the family structure
of the Chicano; interaction with wider institutional social system.
120. Chicano Folklore (3)
An analysis of Chicano folklore and its relationship to earlier Indo-Hispanic
antecedents. Emphasis is placed on the folk arts: verbal, material, and
musical as well as folk beliefs and practices, as these have been modified
by intercultural contact.
121A-B. Music and Dance of La Raza (3-3)
Development and performance of Mexican folk music and dance; Indian, African,
Spanish, and European influences; contemporary relationships to Chicano
culture.
122. Music of Mexico and the Southwest: Performance (2; repeatable up
to 16 units)
Examination of origins, composition, and performance the music of La Raza;
corridos, boleros, huapangos, sones, cumbias; emphasis on contemporary and
cross-cultural influences on music of La Raza.
124. The Chicano Child (3)
General psychological principles and theories of growth and development
and their applicability to the Chicano child.
125T. Topics of Chicano Society
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)
Culture, art forms, economy, and societal organization.
126. Chicanos in the U.S. Economy (3)
Historical analysis of the Mexicano's relationship to American economy.
The transformation of the Chicano/Mexicano from rural, agricultural laborer
to urban, industrial worker; special emphasis on immigration, the development
of dual labor markets, and their effects on Chicanos.
127. The Chicano Adolescent (3)
The adjustment of Chicano adolescents to American society and its impact
on self, peer group relations, and family life; with emphasis on sources
of conflict and tension.
130. Chicano Theatre (1-3; repeatable up to 12 units)
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)
An interpretive analysis of written Chicano literature: poetry, drama, short
story, novel and essay. Explores he relationship between literature and
a changing Chicano sociocultural environment.
133. Contemporary Political Issues (3)
Political philosophies, goals, and strategies of Chicanos and Latinos as
reflected in their attempts to gain political power.
140. Business and Economic Development in Minority Communities (3)
Business and economic development in minority communities and their relationship
to the wider economic and social systems.
142. Chicano Research: Issues and Analysis (3)
An interdisciplinary approach to research techniques with special emphasis
upon issues, problems, and research designs appropriate to the study of
Chicano communities. Field application of research plans, techniques including
methods of observation, gathering, and analyzing data.
145. Field Work in Community Settings (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: CLS 3; for Bilingual/Cross Cultural Emphasis students only.
Supervised placement in community and educational settings. Provides a variety
of learning experiences in community agencies, organizations, or educational
institutions. (Bilingual Education majors, see coordinator.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.