Chicano and Latin American Studies (CLS)
1. Sex, Race and Class in American Society (3)
This course examines the concepts of race and sex in American society, and
their application to the class Structure of the Southwest. Special attention
is focused on how racism and sexism affect Chicanos' ethnic and gender identity
and socioeconomic status.
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.
(Former La R 3)
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.
(Former La R 5)
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. (Former La
R 7)
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. (Former La R 9)
10. Developing Chicano Writing (3)
Theory and practice of composition; research methods; emphasis On sentence
structure, grammar, punctuation as related to the Chicano language abilities.
(Former La R 10A)
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. (Former La R 132, CLS 111)
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.
(Former La R 101)
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. (Former La R 120)
106A-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. (Former La R 121A-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. (Former La R 122)
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.
(Former La R 130)
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. 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(Former La R 114A)
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. (Former La R 115)
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. (Former
La R 105)
123. Business Development in Minority Communities (3)
Business and economic development in minority communities and their relationship
to the wider economic and social systems. (Former La R 140)
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. (Former La R 126,
CLS 119)
128. Contemporary Political Issues (3)
Political philosophies, goals, and strategies of Chicanos and Latinos as
reflected in their attempts to gain political power. (Former La R 133)
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.
(Former La R 109, CLS 136)
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. (Former La R 142,
CLS 138)
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.)
(Former La R 110, CLS 137)
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.) (Former La
R 145, CLS 139)
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.
(Former La R 118, CLS 129)
154. The Chicano Child (3)
General psychological principles and theories of growth and development
and their applicability to the Chicano child. (Former La R 124, CLS 131)
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. (Former La R 127, CLS 134)
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. (Former La R 117, CLS 135)
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.
(Former La R 125T, CLS 150T)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. (Former La R 190)