ETHN 260 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANX AND LATINX STUDIES

    Recent Professors
    Mario Espinoza-Kulick, Charlene Jacinto, Noemi VegaQ
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ETHN 260
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    Provides students with an overview of the interdisciplinary fields of Chicanx and Latinx Studies, including key concepts, scholars, and frameworks. Critically analyzes the social, political, cultural, and institutional dynamics that impact the history of Chicanx and Latinx communities, such as imperialism, racial categorization, hierarchies, capitalism, war, and immigration policies. Focuses on how intersecting factors of gender, class, Indigeneity, immigration status, and sexuality impact political activism, cultural norms, and individual behaviors. Evaluates the contributions made by Chicanx and Latinx social movements advocating for racial justice and self-determination.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:55pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm