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CHST 112: Chican@ Experience in Contemporary Society

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course examines contemporary, Chican@ and Latin@ experiences in the U.S. within a socioeconomic, political, cultural, and historical context. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a broader knowledge of the forces that shape the lives of Mexican and other Latin@ descended peoples in U.S. society. The course will highlight Chican@ history, the role of women, workers, the elite, the middle classes, trans-nationalism and their interaction in the development of the Chican@/Latin@ community. Includes the importance of social activism and social change in understanding contemporary issues in the Chican@/Latin@ community.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH& 146  + MATH 046 .
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences