CHICANO 008 - The Mexican-American In The History Of The United States II

    Recent Professors
    Mario Valadez, Felipe Agredano, Manuel Ibarra Gutierrez, Richard Santillan, Gerard Meraz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    Students study the historical evolution of the Chicano in nineteenth century to contemporary America. Discussion centers on the participation, contributions, experiences of and by the Chicano community. Major areas include the historical socio-political, economic and educational struggles of Mexican-Americans since the mid-19th century. Topics include the Mexican American Southwest, the Post War conflict, American Expansionism, Westward Movements, U.S. Treaties of Cahuenga & Guadalupe Hidalgo, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Mexican Revolution, immigration, the Great Depression, Desegregation struggle, American Nativism, Mexican Repatriation and Deportations, WWII, Zoot-Suit Riots, Acculturation period, Bracero Program, Mexican American Labor Movement, Chicano Movement, and the Post Civil Rights Era.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 8:30am–9:55am, Mon Tue 9:00am–11:30am, Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:35pm, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am