Chicanx Studies

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will draw on diverse gendered social, historical, economic and cultural perspectives to evaluate the historical and contemporary conditions, issues, and challenges facing diverse Mexican descent populations.

Students will analyze intersectionality so as to understand the impact of the social construction of race, class, gender, and sexuality as related to diverse ChicanX context.

Demonstrate an ability to think critically, analytically, and creatively about the ChicanX experience.

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the history and culture of the ChicanX people in the United States.

Classes

CHST 112: Chicano/a History: An American Journey

Credits

Examines the Chicano/a (Mexican and Mexican American) experience in North America within a historical context. Beginning with an examination of the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican societies through European conquest and up to 20th century, students will engage in the following areas of scholarly inquiry: Nation development, migration/immigration, race, class, culture, political activism and civil rights.

CHST 115: La Chicana: Gender History & Intellectualism

Credits

Investigate the social construction of La Chicana/Mexicana gender in both Mexico and the United States, but primarily in the United States. This investigation will include literary analysis, historical perspectives, feminist approaches and Chicana intellectualism. Additional points of study include Machismo, gender manifestations and Chicanas in contemporary society.

CHST 120: Identity, Art & Culture

Credits

Critically investigates the production and consumption of Chicano/a forms of culture/identity. Examines Chicano/a culture as a dynamic process, which includes theater, literature, poetry, art, film and music.