Black Studies (Bl S)
1. Liberation Workshop (4) (Former BLST 20)
Reading and analysis of various forms of artistic expression used by
Black artists. Writing poetry, short stories, essays; performing short plays;
music and dance as they relate to Black culture.
25. Introduction to Black Literature (4)
Major authors and their works; themes and movements in Black literature
in America from colonial times to the present.
30. Expressive Writing (4)
Development of skill in writing and analysis; principles of expository and
expressive writing; development of bidialect skill.
34. Problems in Black Journalism (1)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Workshop in developing a journalistic
approach to conveying the problems and concerns of Black people in twentieth-
century America.
42. Ethnic Psychology (4) (Former BLST 40)
Evaluation of the concepts of general psychology and personality theory;
their relevance and applicability to behavioral patterns within the American
Black community.
50. African Tribal Life and American Culture (3)
Aspects of African tribal backgrounds and their relationships to Black experi-
ence in America.
60. History of America from a Black Perspective: 1619-1900 (3)
Development of the United States, impact of the Black man from the arrival
of Black indentured slaves to the period preceding World War I.
70. Contemporary Problems of Black Students; Skills Development (2)
Section I for freshmen only. Section III for sophomores and transfer students.
Special problems of Black students in the college environment; laboratory
development of skills necessary for bicultural students to cope with the
college institution. Group lecturing and counseling.
80. Community Human Resource Development 1 (3)
Study of the ghettos as a part of the system of internal colonialism; relationhips
between the political, economic, and social systems in the United States
and corresponding systems in the ghetto.
81. Community Human Resource Development If (3)
Prerequisite: background in community work, BLST 80 (concurrent enrollment)
or assignment to community projects course.
82. Community Work Project Development (3)
Development of community projects; supervised activities and theory sessions
concerning techniques for project development in minority communities and
techniques for community organization on issues. Task group assignments
and work-study time spent in the community.
121. Literature and Black Liberation (4) (Former BLST 131.1)
Revolutionary working class literature from the Civil War through the 1960s.
122. 20th Century: The Black and the State (4)
A study of Black cultural development in 20th Century America with an em-
phasis on contemporary Afro-American literature. An analysis of major works
as seen against the background socio-political conditions.
131. Journalism Workshop (1)
Advanced concepts in journalism as it touches the lives of Black people.
133. Themes in Black Literature (4)
(Repeatable with different topics). Prerequisite: at least one course each
in Black literature and Black history or equivalent. Appropriate reading
and analysis; critical writing.
143. Psychology of the Black Role in America (4) (Former RLST
141)
Prerequisite: BLST 42 or a broad background in psychology. Introduction
to group dynamics through the examination of various psychological roles
the Black man assumes or falls heir to in his struggle to cope with exigencies
impressed upon him by a hostile white environment.
144. The Black Revolution-A Psychodynamic Purview (4) (Former
BLST 142)
Black motivation and participation in the current youth rebellion against
the American "Establishment" and white racism.
151. African Tribal Life and American Culture (3) (Former BLST
150)
An understanding and appreciation of some African music and dances. Comparison
and contrast of the Black experience in Africa and America as exemplified
in their respective cultures.
160. History of America From a Black Perspective (3) (See BLST 60)
161. Contemporary Problems of the Black Community (3)
Reading and discernment of events relating to Black condition in the real
world; development of creative approaches to face and overcome them.
180. Community Human Resource Development 1 (3) (See BLST 80)
181. Community Human Resource Development 11 (3) (See BLST 81)
182. Community Work Project Development (3) (See BLST 82)
La Raza Studies (La R)
2A-B. Chicano Student: Introduction (2-2)
Prerequisite: freshman standing or permission of instructor. Group lecture
and counseling; special problems encountered by Chicano students entering
college; development of skills necessary for bilingual, bicultural students.
(I lecture, 3 lab hours.)
3A-B. Spanish for Bilinguals (3-3)
Readings in Mexican and Chicano literature in the studenes native language.
Speaking, reading, writing,
4A-B. English for Bilinguals (3-3)
Readings in Mexican and Chicano literature in the student's second language.
Speaking, reading, writing.
5A. Native American Cultures (3)
Indigenous peoples of Americas; culture and history; analytical and historical
perspective. Extensive composition on assigned topics.
5B. Barrio Social Structure (3)
Social forms in the barrio; sociological perspective. Extensive composition
on assigned topics.
5C. Community Involvement (1-3; max total 3 if no projects repeated)
Participation in research and development projects in the Chicano community.
6A. History of Americas to 1900 (3)
Arrival of Spaniards to Spanish American War; comparison of development
of institutions in North and South America. Extensive report writing on
assigned topics.
6B. History of Americas Since 1900 (3)
Special emphasis on developments as they affected Spanish-speaking people
of the Southwest. Comparison of recent trends and policies. Extensive report
writing on assigned topics.
20A.B. Chicano Student: Problems and skills (2-2)
Not open to students with credit in LRST 2A-B. Prerequisite: transfer or
sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Group lecture and counseling;
the Chicano student in the college institution. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours.)
30. Chicano and Mexican Literature (3)
Readings and analysis of modern authors with emphasis on movements and themes.
Oral and written analyses of short stories, cuentos, novels, novellas, drama,
actos, and poetry.
31. La Raza: Vida Cotidiona (3)
History and culture. The private life and thought of the Chicano: male-female
relationship, the family, machismo, drama, the life-death syndrome, colloquial
language and regional idioms, music and literature.
40. Chicane Journalism (3)
Development of skills for publishing bilingual papers in the Chicano community.
Practicum with Daily Collegian or community papers.
44. Bilingual Rhetoric and Writing (3)
Expository and creative writing in Spanish and English; appropriate readings
and analysis.
50. Chicano History: Aztlan (3)
Legendary and historical Indian sources of Chicano culture; interaction
of Indian, Hispanic and Anglo culture. Culture conflict, acculturation,
and cultural emergence. El Plan de Aztlan and its significance.
109A-B. Seminar in Chicanas and Educational System (3-3)
Principal elements of the educational system and how they affect Chicano
students. Extensive research. (A) Elementary Schools, (B) Secondary Schools.
120. Seminar in Revolution and Literature in Latin America (3)
Literature produced during or in relation to the major revolutions in Latin
America.
130. Chicano Theatre (3)
Production of Chicano Theatre for major performances. Comedia del Arte,
Passion Plays, Theatre of the Absurd, Socially oriented popular Theatre,
Teatro CanVesino.
133. Issues of the '70s (3)
Participation in and critical analysis of political activity in the Chicano
community. Analysis of political activity of the larger community and its
significance for Chicanos.
144. Bilingual Creative Writing (3)
Prerequisite: LRST 44 or permission of instructor. Freedom of students to
experiment individually in writing projects to criticize each other's work.
155. Directed Field Research (1-3)
Research in specialized topics in the Chicano community and agencies or
institutions that affect the community. Resource research, power structure
research, demographic research.
180. Seminar in La Raza Philosophy (3)
Development of trends of philosophical ideas in Latin America, indigenous
and European influences in the emergent concept of La Raza. Philosophies
of identity and self-definition in Latin America and the Southwest.
190. Independent Study (3)
See Regulations and Procedures -- Independent Study.
193. Seminar in Bilingual, Bicultural Curriculum Development (3)
Concepts and principles of curriculum planning for bilingual, bicultural
students. Evaluation of present curriculums; research; project required.
Native-American Studies (N A S)
50. Contemporary Life of the Native American (3)
Current problems of American Indians and Arctic Natives resulting from culture
conflict, acculturation, minority status, and governmental policy.
75. Indian Culture (3)
Historical and sociological factors contributing to the American Indian
style of life, development and maintenance of traditional Indian culture
patterns; govern- mental control agencies, their effect on the Indian self-image;
class projects in cul- ture patterns of nearby reservations.
Oriental-American Studies (OAST)
101. Topics in Oriental-American Studies (3)
Detailed investigation and analysis of the social, economic, and political
status of the Oriental-American in the American society today. Assessment
of the degree to which the acculturation and assimilation of the Oriental-American
has taken place.