Chicano and Latin American Studies (CLS)
3. Introduction to Chicano/Latino 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.
General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
5. Chicano Culture (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.
General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
7. Music of Mexico and the Southwest (3)
A study of Mexico's musical culture starting from its pre-Columbian origins
to the present and its impact on contemporary Chicano music. General Education
BREADTH, Division 5.
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. General Education
BREADTH, Division 5.
20. Freshman Seminar for Minority Students (3)
Open to freshmen and transfer students. Designed to further student develop
ment in such areas as study skills, writing, oral presentations, and interaction
with other students and faculty. Students are assigned a faculty mentor.
(Formerly CLS 180T section)
70. Introduction to Latin American Studies (3)
A basic overview of Latin America; its nations, history, problems, and realities.
Theoretical paradigms utilized to analyze Latin American issues are discussed.
72. Latin American Creative Expression (3)
Provides students with an understanding of the cultural history and contributions
of Latin American nations. The art and writings of individuals such as Diego
Rivera, Pablo Neruda, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Isabel Allende are explored.
100. Chicano Literature (3)
An interpretive analysis of written Chicano literature: poetry, drama, short
story, novel, and essay. The relationship between literature and a changing
Chicano sociocultural environment is explored.
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.
103. 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. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
106. Folkloric Dance (3; repeatable up to 12 units)
History and performance of Mexican folk music and dance; Indian, African,
Spanish, and European influences; contemporary relationships to Chicano
culture. (Formerly CLS 106A-B)
107. Latino Dance (2; max total 4)
Examination of origins, composition, and performance of various types of
Chicano/Latino music and dance: boleros, huapangos, cumbias, chachas, salsa;
emphasis on contemporary and cross-cultural influences in Chicano/Latino
music-and-dance. CR/NC grading only.
108. 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.
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.
114. Mexico and the Southwest 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. General
Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
115. Mexico-U.S. Relations Since 1910 (3)
Historical perspective of the changing relationship between Mexico and the
United States during the 20th century. Analysis of the Mexican Revolution,
the Great Depression, World War II, immigration, and their impact on Mexico-U.S.
relations. Special emphasis on status of Mexicanos/Chicanos in the United
States. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
116. 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. General
Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
123. Business Development in Minority Communities (3)
Business and economic development in minority communities and their relationship
to the wider economic and social systems.
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.
128. Contemporary Political Issues (3)
Political philosophies, goals, and strategies of Chicanos and Latinos as
reflected in their attempts to gain political power.
141. 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.
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.
143. Bilingual/Bicultural Education (3)
Prerequisite: CLS 116; for Bilingual/Cross Cultural Emphasis students only.
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 department chair for further prerequisites.)
145. Fieldwork 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 adviser.)
152. The Chicano Family (3)
(Same as W S 152.) Traditional and changing relationships in the family
structure of the Chicano; interaction with wider institutional social system.
General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
154. The Chicano Child (3)
General psychological principles and theories of growth and development
and their applicability to the Chicano child.
156. 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.
158. 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.
160. Sex, Race, and Class in American Society (3)
Focuses on ethnic identity and gender and their interrelationship with socioeconomic
class structure in American society. Sexism, racism, and class inequities,
particularly as they impact Chicanos and other minorities, are analyzed.
General Education BREADTH, Division 9. (Formerly CLS 1)
180T. Topics of Chicano Society
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)
Culture, art forms, economy, and societal organization. Certain CLS 180T
classes are CR/NC grading only. See department for further information.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
195. Diversity in the United States: Race
and Gender Issues (3)
(Same as AsAm 195, Eth S 195, W S 195.) This interdisciplinary course introduces
students to theoretical perspectives concerning the historical development
of class, race, and gender within the United States and the impact of these
issues on contemporary U.S. society. Participation in a special class project
is required. Fulfills Liberal Studies Program requirement.