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SPAN 323 - Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture

(3 units) CO10
Social, historical, political and cultural production of Chicano/Latino people in the U.S. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): One SPAN course numbered 300-499.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. examine the history, customs, and world views of Chicana/o and Latina/o people in the United States by reading, viewing, and analyzing primary historical and cultural texts.
2. identify key historical, cultural, and political events/figures relevant to the course content.
3. define and explain the differences between the various terms used to describe this ethnic group (Chicana/o, Latina/o, Hispana/o, Hispanic, Raza, Pocha/o, Mestiza/o, etc.).
4. define and explain various concepts relevant to the course content (Aztlan, borderlands, mestizaje, Spanglish, rasquache, joteria, etc.).
5. articulate informed perspectives on the major political and ideological debates that shaped the experience of Chicana/os and Latina/os in the United States, as well as their relationship with the dominant culture.
6. articulate and awareness of the way immigration policies, discrimination, and oppression has shaped the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience and identity in the United States.
7. critically analyze assigned texts (reading, films, videos, art, etc.) and information to identify cultural differences, cultural norms, and cultural biases in society.


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