4/16/2024 8:53:10 AM	HIST 26 Course Outline as of Fall 2008	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  HIST 26	Title:  CHICANO/LATINO HISTORY
Full Title:  History of Chicanos and Latinos from 1848 to Present
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

An introductory survey of Chicano and Latino history in the United States (U.S.), this course will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects influencing these groups' advances, their contributions, and adaptations to the U.S. society.  After a brief overview of early Latin American history, the course will focus on the period from 1848 to the present.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An introductory survey of Chicano and Latino history in the U.S., this course will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects influencing these groups' advances, contributions, and adaptations to U.S. society.  After a brief overivew of early Latin America history the course will focus on the period from 1848 to the present.  

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 2007	Inactive:	Fall 2022
Area:	D F G D G	Social and Behavioral Sciences American Institutions American Cultures/Ethnic Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	D	Social Science		Fall 2007
	D3	Ethnic Studies
	D6	History
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 2007
	4C	Ethnic Studies
	4F	History
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2007	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2007	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.   Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills by utilizing

    methods of inquiry used by historians and other social and behavioral

    scientists.

2.   Utilize critical thinking skills to assess and distinguish between

    factual and interpretive sources of information in the analysis of

    contemporary issues facing Chicanos and Latinos.

3.   Assess the present position of Chicanos and Latinos in U.S. society

    in comparison to the past.

4.   Integrate geographic knowledge with cultural and historical

    knowledge as to how the Chicano and Latino experience moves through

    both time and space.

5.   Identify and employ innovative and non-traditional source materials

    such as literature, music, cinema, and art to analyze popular Chicano

    and Latino culture.

6.   Examine, evaluate, and discuss the experiences, roles, achievements,

    and contributions of Chicanos and Latinos in the U.S. from the

    1840s to present.

7.   Evaluate U.S. social, political and economic policies

    in the shaping of the marginalization, exploitation, and oppression

    of Chicanos and Latinos in the United States.

8.   Analyze the historical roots of racism, and its impact on

    contemporary issues related to Chicanos and Latinos in the U.S.

9.   Examine the role of Chicanas and Latinas in their struggle for

    equality and representation in U.S. political, social, and economic

    systems.  

Topics and Scope

I.    Historical background

     A.  Introduction to the Indigenous societies - Mexica (Aztec),

         Mayan, and Quechua (Inca) - prior to the Spanish invasion into

         the Americas

     B.  Overview of the Spanish colonial system in Latin America:

         1493-1898

II.   Fusion of Indigenous, European, and African cultures

     A.  Spanish explorations and the mission system in the Southwest

         1650-1846

     B.  Indigenous and African experience under European colonial rule

         in Latin America

III.  Latin America independence movements:  1810-1898

     A.  National self-determination for Criollos and Mestizos

     B.  Social and territorial conflicts in Latin America

IV.   The Monroe Doctrine, Manifest Destiny, and U.S. expansion

     A.  Mexican/American War:  1846-1848

     B.  Mexican cultural, social, political, and economic displacement

V.    Spanish/American War, 1898

     A.  U.S. colonization of Cuba and Puerto Rico

     B.  Cuban movement for independence from the U.S.

     C.  Puerto Rico as a colony of the U.S.

VI.   Mexican participation in World War I

     A. Mexican-American union organizing

     B. The roaring 20's and the Nativitst reactions to Mexican migration

VII.  Great Depression - 1930s

     A. Repatriation program of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans

VIII. Mexican-American Patriotism, and Chicano cultural awareness and

     identity in World War II

     A.  Zoot Suit Riots

     B.  WWII and the Bracero Program

     C.  Operation Wetback

IX.   Cuban Revolution, 1959

     A.  Changes in U.S. immigration policies

     B.  Cuban migration, push and pull factors

     C.  Cuban participation in U.S. politics and economy

X.    Civil Rights movements and political awareness of racism in U.S.

     Society

     A.  Chicano struggle for social and economic equality - 1960s-1980s

     B.  Cultural identification of Chicanos and Latinos

XI.   Revolutionary movements of Central America - 1960s-1980s

     A.  Immigration patterns of Nicaraguans, Salvadorians, and

         Guatemalans into the U.S.

XII.  Latino contributions to contemporary U.S. society

     A.  Politics

     B.  Arts: literature, film, music, entertainment, etc.

     C.  Sports

XIII. Contemporary issues affecting Latinos - 1990s-2000s

     A.  Education

     B.  Employment

     C.  History of U.S. immigration policies in relation to Mexican

         migration.

XIV.  Contributions of Chicanas and Latinas in the U.S. and Latin America

     A.  Chicana and Latina participation in revolutionary movements in

         Latin America

     B.  Chicana and Latina participation in the U.S. civil rights

         movement.  

Assignments:

1.  Regular attendance and extensive note taking in classes expected and

   assumed.

2.  Weekly text reading assignments approximately 80 pgs, or 1-2 chapters

   in text and anthologies.

3.  Analysis of text readings, lectures, films, and in-class writing

   exercises.

4.  Participate in discussions as directed by the instructor.

5.  Two in-class essay exams and one final examination.

6.  An assigned book review of 4-6 pages.  

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 50%
Analytical, expository, or research papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 60%
Essay exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 15%
Attendance and Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Harvest of Empire:  A History of Latinos in America.  Gonzalez, Juan.  Penguin Books:  2001.

 

Las Obreras:  Chicana Politics of Work and Family.  Ruiz, Vicki L.  UCLA:  2000.

 

Occupied America.  Acuna, Rodolfo.  Longman:  2007.  

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