ETHN 3 - Introduction to Latinx Studies

    Recent Professors
    J. Ferrada, J. Garcia, D. Garcia, P. Gomez, D. Sandoval, F. Fuentes, J. Villagran, J. Najera and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    36–38 students
    Difficulty
    7.2Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ETHN 3
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    Examines the racialization, lived experiences, and social struggles of Latinx community in local, regional, national, and transnational contexts. Utilizes theory and interdisciplinary approach to assess themes and issues related to the Latinx community in the U.S., including: race and racism, indigenous culture, colonialism, war, identity, language, gender, family, labor, education, expression, and resistance. A critical analysis of modern Latin American history and indigenous and African cultures connected to the Latinx diaspora, including Chicana/o, Mexican, Central American, South American, and Caribbean-American communities in the U.S from an Ethnic Studies perspective.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:00am–11:50am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm