Chicano Studies (CS)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES CS 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies 3(3-0) Overview of the historical, political and socio-cultural experience of the Chicano. (F,S,SS) CS 136 (HIST 136) The Southwest United States 3(3-0) This course traces the culture and historical development of the southwestern United States, including cultural contributions of the American Indian and Hispanic peoples. (*) CS 220 (ENG 220) Survey of Chicano Literature 3(3-0) Survey of outstanding contemporary Chicano works. Literature deals with Chicano themes, including analysis of folklore and myth. (*) CS 230 (SW 230) Chicano: Social and Psychological Study 3(3-0) Social and psychological forces faced in the Chicano community. (F) CS 240 (WS 240) Chicana Writers 3(3-0) Survey of Chicana writers from the early 1900's to the present. Along with the literature, aspects of history, sociology and politics will be incorporated. (*) CS 246 (HIST 246) History of Mexico 3(3-0) This course surveys the major political, economic, social and cultural developments of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present. (*) CS 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) Topics in Chicano studies, identified by student/faculty interest. Prior work in Chicano studies desirable. (*) Repeatable CS 303 Chicano Labor History in the United States 3(3-0) Chicano experience in the American labor market from 1848 to present. (*) CS 306 (WS 306) La Chicana 3(3-0) A social cultural and historical overview of the Chicana experience and contributions. (F,S) CS 325 (SW 325) Health in the Chicano Community 3(3-0) Health care traditions and current health care systems in the barrio. (S) CS 401 (WS 401) Third World Feminisms 3(3-0) This course focuses on Third World women’s challenging views of global feminism and feminist representations of other women. (*) CS 489 (HIST 489) Borderlands 3(3-0) History of the Mexican cession to the U.S. from its Indian and Hispanic origins to the present. Prerequisite: CS/HIST 136 or HIST 211 or HIST 201 or HIST 202, or permission of instructor. (*) CS 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) Topics in Chicano Studies, identified by student/faculty interest. Prior work in Chicano Studies desirable. (*) Repeatable CS 493 Seminar (1-3 VAR) Various problems within the realm of Chicano studies; in-depth, integrated approach. Prerequisite: CS 101. (S) CS 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR) Special topics dealing with the Chicano and society. Prerequisite: CS 101. (F,S,SS)