La Raza Studies (La R)
3. Introduction to Chicano 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.
5. Chicano Culture (3)
Values, attitudes, and life concepts of La Raza; their origins.
6. Chicano Politics (3)
Principal elements of U.S. political system; the Chicano experience with
the political process.
7. Chicano Art Forms (3)
Introduction to traditional and contemporary art forms of the Southwest
and Mexico with emphasis on music and dance.
8. Aztlan: Chicano History (3)
Historical trends in the formation of Chicano consciousness.
9. Chicano Arts Orientation (3)
Introduction to the arts of the Chicano and their common themes; emphasis
on literature, drama and art history.
10. Chicano Writing I (3)
Basic concepts of literary forms and expressions through a beginning creative
writing course involving Chicano themes; includes expository writing. Discussion
and analysis of various literary forms.
12. English for Spanish Speakers (3)
(See ISC 12.)
40A-B. Spanish--Intesnive Reading and Composition (3-3)
(See Spanish 40A-B.)
101. Advanced Chicano Art Forms (3; max total 6)
Studio for advanced students; emphasis on individual development of artistic
and technical expression.
102. Contemporary Chicano Art (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study and appreciation of current
Chicano art through discussion and analysis of artists' works; personal
interviews and field trips. Group or individual inquiry.
103. Origins of Chicano Art (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Influences on Chicano art from
pre-Columbian motifs to the Mexican muralists.
108. Chicano Writing II (3)
Prerequisite: La R l0 or permission of instructor. Advanced creative writing.
109. The Chicano and the Educational System (3)
Elements of the educational system and their effect on Chicano students.
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)
114A. La Raza 1810-1910 (3)
Interaction between La Raza and the cultures of the Southwest; development
of La Raza during the period between Mexico's independence from Spain and
the Mexican Revolution.
114B. La Raza 1810-1910 (3)
The Southwest after the Mexican Revolution; impact of Mexican immigration;
attempts of the Mexican and his descendants to overcome oppression.
116. Movimento (3)
In-depth treatment of the Chicano Movement through an analysis of its intellectual
foundation and its evolution to the present.
117. Chicano Health (3)
Values, characteristics and roles of Chicanos in public health.
118. La Familia (3)
(same as W S 119) Traditional and changing relationships in the family structure
of the Chicano; interaction with wider institutional social system.
121A-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.
120. Chicano Folklore (3)
Prerequisite: La R 5 or equivalent. Stories, legends, dichos, and common
practices of the Chicano, past and present.
124. The Psychology of the Chicano Child (3)
General psychological principles of growth and development; theories of
learning; specific application to maturation of the Chicano child.
125T. Topics of Mexican-American Society
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)
Culture, art forms, economy, and societal organization.
126. Economics of Land Use and Farm Labor (3)
Examination of the social and economic consequences of current land tenure
patterns. Historical foundations and implications of collective bargaining.
130. 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.
132. Chicano Literature (3)
Chicano literature: poetry, novels, and essays.
133. Contemporary Political Issues (3)
Political philosophies, goals, and strategies of Chicanos and Latinos as
reflected in their attempts to gain political power.
140. Economics of La Raza (3)
Economics of the Chicano community and its relationship to the wider economic
systems.
142. Chicano Community: Issues and Analysis (3)
Exposure and analysis of the existing problems in the Chicano community.
Emphasis on the development of methods of scientific investigation, data
collection, analysis and interpretation.
143. Community Research (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Methods of scientific investigation
and data collection; theories of research interviewing on issues affecting
the Chicano community.
145. Field Work in Community Settings (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: La R.3 or 5. Supervised observation, participation and documentation
in the operations of the Chicano community. Designed to acquire competencies
in Chicano culture.
169T. Latin American History (3)
(See Hist 169T.)
183. The Hispanic Southwest (3)
(See Hist 183.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.