(CHI)
Lower Division Courses
10. Introduction to Chicana/o Studies (4) I. Sosa Riddell
ecture-3 hours; discussion-1 hour. Analysis of the situation of the Chicana/o (Mexican-American) people, emphasizing their history, literature, political movements, education and related areas.
21. Chicana/o and Latina/o Health Care issues (4)
I. The Staff
Lecture-3 hours: discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 10. Overview of health issues of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os in the State of California; role of poverty/lack of education in limited access to health care.
30. United States Political Institutions and Chicanas/os (4) II. The Staff
Lecture/discussion-3 hours; term paper. Overview of the major political institutions and ideologies of the United States and the Chicana/o people's historical and contemporary role in, effects from, and responses to them. Theory, methods and critical analysis.
40. Chicanas/os In the Economy (4) II. Rochin
Lecture-4 hours. Introduction to Chicanos/Chicanas in the economy and related institutions. Topics include census counts, demographics, immigration, education, labor markets, local economies, and government roles and policies in employment and income generation. General Education credit: Contemporary Societies.
50. Chicana and Chicano Culture (4) II, III.The Staff
Lecture-3 hours; discussion-1 hour. Interdisciplinary survey of Chicana/o cultural representation in the 20th century. Examines Chicano culture within a national and transnational context. Explores how Chicano cultural forms and practices intersect with social/material forces, intellectual formations and cul- tural discourses (Former course 20.).
60. Chicana and Chicano Representation in Cinema (4) III. Fregoso
Lecture with film viewing-8 hours. Introductory level study of Chicana and Chicano representation, The depiction of Chicana and Chicano experience by Chicana/o filmmakers, as well as by non-Chicanos, including independent filmmakers and the commercial industry. Offered in alternate years.
70. Survey of Chicana/o Art (4) Montoya
Lecture-4 hours. Survey of contemporary Chicana/o art in context of the social turmoil from which it springs. Includes political use of the poster and the mural, the influence of the Mexican mural and graphic movement, and social responsibility of the artist.
73. Chicana/o Art Expression Through Silk Screen (4) I. Montoya
Studio-8 hours; laboratory-4 hours. Introductory level studio course using silk screen and basic print- ing techniques to explore and develop images of Chi:ana/o cultural themes and expressions. Students will experiment with images and symbols from their immediate environment/culture. Integrated approach to Chicana/o philosophy of art.
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III.The Staff Chairperson in charge)
(P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(P/NP grading only.)
Upper Division Courses
100. Chicana/Chicano Theoretical Perspective (4)
II The Staff (Director in charge)
Lecture/discussion-3 hours; term paper. Prerequie: courses 10 and 50. Critical examination of emerging Chicana/Chicano Studies theoretical perspectives in light of contemporary intellectual frameworks in the social sciences, arts, and humanities. Incudes analysis of practices of self-representation, socio-cultural developments in the Chicana/o community.
110. Sociology of the Chicana/o Experience (4) III. Pesquera
Lecture/discussion-4 hours. Prerequisite: course 10 or Sociology 1. The Chicana/o experience in the American society and economy viewed from theoretical perspectives, Immigration, history of integration of Chicana/o labor into American class structure, education inequality, ethnicity. the family and Chicana/o politics. (Former course Sociology 110.)
111. Chicanas/Mexicanas in Contemporary Society (4) II.Pesquera
Lecture/discussion-4 hours. Prerequisite: course 10 or 50, Women's Studies 50 or History 169B. Analysis of the role and status of Chicanas/Mexicanas in contemporary society. Special emphasis on their historical role, the political, economic and social institutions that have affected their status, and their contributions society and their community. (Former course 102.)
120. Chicana/o Psychology (4) III. Flores-Ortiz
Lecture-3 hours: discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 21; introductory psychology course recommended. Introduction to the field of Chicana/o psychology. Analysis of socio-cultural context of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os. Special attention to issues of ethnic identity development. bilingualism, and development of self-esteem. Impact of minority experience, migration. acculturation are examined.
121. Chicana/o Community Mental Health (4) I. Flores-Ortiz
Lecture-3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 10 or 20. Mental health needs. problems, and
service utilization patterns of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os will be analyzed. An analysis of social
service policy, and the economic context of mental health programs.
122. Psychology Perspectives Chicana/o and Latina/o Family (4) II. Flores-Ortiz
Lecture-4 hours. Prerequisite: course 10; introductory psychology course highly recommended,
and/or consent of instructor. Role of migration and acculturation on family structure and
functioning. From a psycho- logical and Chicana/o Studies perspective, contemporary gender
roles and variations in family structures are examined. Special topics: family violence, addiction,
family resilience and coping strategies.
130. United States-Mexican Border Relations (4) III. Riddell
Lecture-3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Theories of U.S.-Mexican border relations, with an overview of the political, economic. and social relationships and an in-depth analysis of immigration issues, border industrialization, women's organizations, economic crises, and legal issues.
131. Chicanas in Politics and Public Policy (4) II. Sosa-Riddell
Lecture/discussion-4 hours. Prerequisite: course 30 or Political Science 1. Historical and political analysis of Chicana/Latina political involvement and activities in the general political system, women's movement. Chicano movement, and Chicana movement. Course also examines the public policy process and the relationship of Chicanas/Latinas to public policy forma- tion. Offered in alternate years.
132. Political Economy of Chicana/o Communities (4) III. Riddell
Lecture-3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: upper division standing; lower division Chicana/o Studies course recommended. Historical and contemporary study of political and economic forces which define and influence the development of Chicana/o communities. Includes critiques of traditional and Marxian theories and concepts applicable to Chicana/o communities. case studies of Chicana/o communities, especially in California and Texas. General Education credit: Contemporary Societies.
140. Chicana/o Ethnicity and Socio-Economic Inequalities (4) III. Rochin
Lecture/discussion-4 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Cross-sectional comparisons of socioeconomic inequalities facing ethnic minorities and, in particular, Chicanas/os in the economy. Sub-topics include theories and concepts for studying ethnicity and inequalities correlated with factors of demographics, immigration. education, labor markets. employment, occupations, housing and health.
154. The Chicana/o Novel (4) II.Dernersesian
Lecture-4 hours. Prerequisite: intermediate Spanish or consent of instructor. Introduction to the forms ano themes of the Chicana/o novel with special attention to the construction of gender, nationality, sexuality, social class, and the family by contemporary Chicana and Chicana/o novelists. Bilingual readings, lectures. discussions, and writing in Spanish. (Former course Spanish 126A.)
155. Chicana/o Theatre (4) III. Dernersesian
Lecture-4 hours. Prerequisite. intermediate Spanish or consent of instructor. Examination of the formal and thematic dimensions of Chicana/o theater in the contemporary period with special emphasis on El Teatro Campesino and Chicana Feminist Theater. Bilingual readings, lectures. discussions, and writing in Spanish. (Former course Spanish 126B.)
*Course not offered this academic year
156. Chicana/o Poetry (4) III. Dernersesian
Lecture-4 hours. Prerequisite: intermediate Spanish or consent of instructor.
Survey of Chicana/o poetry with special emphasis on its thematic and formal
dimensions. Bilingual readings, lectures, discussions and writing in Spanish.
(Former course Spanish 126C.)
171. Mexican and Chicana/o Mural Workshop
(4) II. Montoya
Studio-8 hours: independent study-1 hour. Prerequisite:
course 70 and/or written consent of instructor.The Mural: a collective art
process that empowers students and people through design and execution of mural
paintings in the tradition of the Mexican Mural
Movement; introduces
materials and techniques.
172. Chicana/o Voice/Poster Silk Screen
Workshop (4) II. Montoya
Studio-8 hours; independent study-1 hour.
Prerequisite: course 70 and/or 73 and/or written consent of instructor. The
poster as a voice art form used by Chicanas/os and other people of color to
point to the defects of social and political existence and the possibility for
change, from the Chicana/o artists' perspective.
192. Internship in Chicana/o and Latina/o Community (4) I, II, III.The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion-1 hour; internship-1 1 hours. Prerequisite: one course from
10,21. or 50, or Spanish 3. or the equivalent. Combines academic guidance with
internship in community agencies serving Mexican/Latino/Chicano clients.
Utilization of bilingual skills, knowledge of history, culture, economics,
politics, social issues and work experience. Internship project required. May
be repeated twice for 12-unit maximum. (P/NP grading only.)
194HA-HB-HC.
Senior Honors Research Project (2-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent
study 6-15 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing in Chicana/o Studies major.
Student is required to read, research, and write Honors Thesis on
Chicana/o Studies topics. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of
sequence.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II,
III.TheStaff
(Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division
standing and consent of Program Chairperson. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1- 5) I, II, III. The Staff
(Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of
Program Chairperson. (P/NP grading only.)