THEA 3 - El Teatro Campesino

    Recent Professors
    Isabel Cruz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Reading, viewing, discussing and analyzing the development of the Chicano (Mexican American) culture in American Society reflected in the works of playwright and director Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino (The Farm Worker's Theatre) are the focus of this course. It traces the historical, cultural and racial influences of the theatrical company from its creation in 1965 to the present. Students will read actos, and plays and view film and video produced by El Teatro Campesino. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:20am–12:45pm, Mon 12:55pm–2:20pm, Mon 4:00pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:10pm