102 Communication Skills (3)
The basic communication skills including oral and written expression. A unit on the mechanics of writing and reporting on a term paper.

106 Introduction to Chicano Studies (3)
The role of the Chicano in the United States. The Chicano's cultural values, social organization, urbanization patterns, and the problems in the area of education, politics and legislation.

190 Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (3)
(Same as History 190 and Afro-Ethnic Studies 190. This course fulfills Title V, Statutory Requirements.)

220 Mexican Heritage (3)
The basic characteristics of the Mexican, especially the Chicano society and culture. From 1519 to the present. Emphasis on the arts, literature and history of Mexico and the Chicano in the United States.

302 Ancient Mexican Culture (3)
An historical and cultural survey of the principal pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico and their significance for Mexican society.

304 Music of Mexico
(Same as Music 304)

305 The Chicano Family (3)
The Chicano family development as an American social institution. Historical and cross-cultural perspectives. The socio-, and psychodynamics of the Chicano family.

306 Barrio Studies (3)
This course examines how Latina/o and Mexican-origin communities develop in urban areas and the role of collective action in the community. The course requires service learning.

315 Chicano/Latino Theater (3)
Prerequisites: Either upper-division standing, consent of instructor, or Theatre 100. Analysis of contemporary Chicano/Latino theater in relation to its historical evolution. Emphasis on plays, playwrights and theater groups expressing the Chicano/Latino experience. Extensive play reading. (Same as Theater 315)

316 The Chicano Music Experience (3)
Mexican folk and popular music and its relation to the culture which produced it. The pre-Cortesian period to the present in Mexico and in the Southwestern United States.

336 Main Trends in Spanish-American Literature (3)
The main currents of Spanish-American literature emphasizing contemporary works. The relation between the artistic expression and the ideological values of the period.

337 Contemporary Chicano Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Chicano Studies 106, or 220, or consent of instructor. The modern Chicano writers in the United States: Allurista, Corky Gonzales, Octavio Romano, el treatro campesino and the major Chicano magazines and newspapers.

338 Barrios and Health (3)
This course examines the links between urban environments and health. We examine how community development and the grassroots help shape health in barrios. The course requires service learning with non-profit organizations.

360 Chicanos and the Law (3)
The relationship between Chicanos and the legal and judicial system, including the administration of justice, Chicano-police relations, and Chicanos and the prison system. Guest speakers will be a regular feature.

382 The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in Hollywood (3) NEW!
This interdisciplinary (Comm /RTVF) 3 unit course examines the significant contributions of Latinos in film, both in front of and behind the camera. This documentary showcases the many contributions Latinos have made to the film industry and how their images have helped shape American Culture. More info...

402 Urban Minority Politics (3)
(Same as Poli Sci 402 and Afro 402)

403 Cultural Differences in Mexico & the Southwest (3)
The cultural conflicts in Mexico as seen by the contemporary thinkers of Mexico and the United States. Urban and rural problems.

406 La Chicana (3)
The cultural influences that the family, religion, economic status and community play upon the lifestyles, the values and the roles held by Chicanas.

430 The Evolution of Mexican Literature (3)
Survey and analysis of the Nahautl, Mexican and Chicano literature from the pre-Columbian period to the present.

431 The Chicano Child (3)
The Chicano child from preschool through grade six. Motor physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth and development and their effect on school adjustment and achievement. Observation of preschool and grade school children.

432 The Chicano Adolescent (3)
The Chicano adolescents' social, intellectual and emotional growth and development. The bicultural pressures from the barrio, family structure, school and achievement values.

433 Mexican Literature Since 1940 (3)
The literature of Mexico since 1940: Carlos Fuentes, Luis Spota, Rodolfo Usigli, Xavier Villarrutia, Juan Jose Arreola, Octavio Paz, Roberto Blanco Moheno and Luis G. Basurto.

440 Mexican Intellectual Thought (3)
Prerequisite: reading knowledge of Spanish and Chicano Studies 302 recommended. The emergence of the Chicano movement dealing with political, economic and sociological facets. The writings of the Nahautl, Spanish, Spanish-American, Chicano and contemporary writers.

445 History of the Chicano (3)
History of the Chicano from the pre-Columbian period to the present. The Chicanos' changing role in the United States, their cultural identity crisis and their achievements.

450 The Chicano and Contemporary Issues (3)
The socioeconomic and political problems confronting the Chicano including proposed solutions. The effect that social institutions have had on the Chicano community.

453 Mexico Since 1906 (3)
Prerequisite: upper division class standing. The Mexican Revolution of 1910 stressing the political, economic and social aspects as well as its contributions in the fields of art, literature and social reforms.

460 The Chicano and Politics (3)
Theory of urban politics and evaluation of issues that affect the Chicanos and American society. Evaluations and surveys will be made on political organizations in the Hispanic-surnamed communities. (Same as Political Science 460)

480 The Immigrant and the Chicano (3)
Mexican immigration to the United States and its social, economic and political impacts on the Chicano and non-Chicano communities and other immigrant groups.

499 Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: senior level and approval by the department chair and instructor(s) in charge of directing the study. An opportunity to do independent study, under the guidance of the faculty, of a subject of special interest to the student.

599 Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and classified status. Individual research for Chicano studies components in Master of Arts in Bilingual Studies (Spanish), Master of Science in Bilingual Education (Education) and related programs. Maximum of 3 hours credit.