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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a survey of the origins, development and contemporary folklore of the Mexican American Chicano people of the United States with comparative relation to Mexico and other groups in the United States. Cross listed with ENGL 4470. Prerequisites: CHST 1100 and WA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    History of U.S. Latino peoples including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, South Americans and Spaniards. Historical context, origins, development of Latin American national, cultural identities, regional characteristics, immigration; nativist responses; assimilation, cultural continuity and change. Similarities, general patterns and differences, Hispanic and Pan Latino identities and probable future trends. Cross listed with HIST 4485, and SPAN 4485.Prerequisites: HIST 2370 or 2380 or CHST 1100.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the meaning and impact of revolution in Latin America's modern history, focusing on political ideology, cultural expression, foreign relations, human rights, and globalization. Offers in-depth analysis of revolutions from the early nineteenth century to the present. Cross listed with HIST 4492. Prerequisites: 3 hours of relevant course work in HIST (e.g., 2290, 2380, 4495, 4496)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Intensive course in Mexican development. Emphasizes the twentieth century, especially the Mexican Revolution of 1910, showing how this nation transformed itself into a modern nation-state. Includes diplomatic relations with the U.S., incorporation of Indians, church-state relations, uses of land and other natural resources, role of the military and growth of Mexican nationalism. Cross listed with HIST 4496. Prerequisite: HIST 2380.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the Southwest as a location of cultural encounters and conflicts. Focuses on the cross-cultural interchange between American Indians, Mexican Indians and Anglo Americans from the fifteenth century to the present. Cross listed with HIST 4525 and AIST 4525. Prerequisites: HIST1210/1211, 1220/1221.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses multiple themes related to diversity in agriculture with the goal of making visible the experiences of minorities and women in agriculture. Involves significant independent research, class discussion, project development, and development of oral and written communication skills. Establishes linkages with supporting disciplines. Cross listed with ENGL/AIST/FCSC/AGRI/HIST/AMST 4546. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and concurrent enrollment or major in any of the following: ethnic studies, agriculture, American studies, anthropology, English, history, sociology, or women's studies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    From an international context and perspective, examines the gendered transformations immigrant women experience. Gender, theories of international migration, assimilation, race, ethnicity, and identity transformation serve as categories of analysis. From a cross-discipline comparative approach, we focus on women's lives to examine differences and similarities to complicate notions of immigration. Dual listed with CHST 5650. Cross listed with WMST/INST/AMST 4650. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of AMST, CHST, INST, and/or WMST coursework.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines in comparative perspective the social conditions that shape the experiences of Chicanas/Latinas in the U.S. Students gain an understanding of how the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality shape the lived experiences of U.S. women of color through ideological, economic, and political forces. Cross listed with AAST/WMST 4675. Prerequisite: junior standing or 6 hours of CHST or AAST or WMST coursework.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Independent study in Chicano studies research. Prerequisite: junior standing.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    A special topics course through which regular and visiting faculty can explore regarding specialized or new research topics regarding Chicano studies. Prerequisite: junior standing.