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 Department:    ETHNC

 Course #:    120

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    050203

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2020

 Course Description  

Introduction to the historical and contemporary development of the Chicano/a community, emphasizing their history, literature, political movements, education and related areas. Attention is given to economic, social, political and cultural experiences of Mexican-Americans, with a focus on past and contemporary issues of race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENG& 101 or C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 99

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the historical and contemporary development of the Chicano/a community.
2. Explain the history, literature, political movements, education and related areas of the Chicano people.
3. Outline the economic, social, political and cultural experiences of Mexican-Americans, with a focus on past and contemporary issues of race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

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