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. (S)
CS 230 (SW 230) Chicano: Social and Psychological Study 3(3-0)
Social and psychological forces faced in the Chicano community. (F)
CS 240 Chicana Writers (WS 240) 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. (*)
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. (*)
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)
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