CHST 150 - Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies

    Recent Professors
    Teresa C. Gonzalez, Rod Valles, Sofia J. Chavez, Enmanuel Vera, Megan Pennings, Raul M. Herrera, Jessica Suarez, Karina Vargas and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    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 F · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course introduces the field of Chicana/Chicano/Chican@/Chicanx/Xicana/Xicano/Xicanx Studies. It is designed to acquaint students with the most significant social, political, economic, and historical aspects of the Chicana/Chicano/Chican@/Chicanx/Xicana/Xicano/Xicanx experience in the United States. A trans-disciplinary, multisectoral, and multidimensional approach will be employed to study Chicanas/Chicanos/Chican@s/Chicanxs/Xicanas/Xicanos/Xicanxs various experiences and their contributions to American society and culture. This course will critically analyze the societal context in which the Chicana/Chicano/Chican@/Chicanx/Xicana/Xicano/Xicanx have sought to maintain their culture. This course is designed to present a foundation in Chicana/Chicano/Chican@/Chicanx/Xicana/Xicano/Xicanx Studies.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:30pm–9:40pm, Mon 7:35pm–10:35pm, Mon Wed 1:15pm–2:40pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–4:40pm