POL 5 - Chicano Politics and the American Political System

    Recent Professors
    P. Munoz-Meador
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    42 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 4C · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US3
    Description
    A survey of U.S. and California political institutions, including the U.S. Constitution as it relates to Chicanos. Chicano organizations, political models, ideology, political participation, and leadership will be studied. The role of race, class, immigration status, sex, gender, identity and the struggle for social justice, equality and political participation will be examined. The role of the media and polling will also be examined. Not open to students who have completed ETH-5 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am