CHIC 190 - Chicano Images in Film

    Recent Professors
    Hector Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a critical approach to cinematic images of Chicanos as depicted in selected films. Focus is placed on stereotypical and negative portrayals during early cinema with an examination of the more realistic and complex portraits of more recent times. Film genres, such as early Hollywood features, documentaries and the emerging "Chicano film" are examined. This course is designed for students interested in film studies and Ethnic Studies with a special focus on the Chicano experience in film.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm