CHIC 140 - Chicana/o Sociology

    Recent Professors
    Christina Irene Acosta
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU GE Area D5 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course examines the institutional and structural conditions as well as social dynamics that have and continue to shape the Chicana/o experience in U.S society. This course makes use of Sociological perspectives that incorporate various paradigms/theories/concepts including but not limited to: Stratification, Colonialism/Imperialism, Chicana Feminism, Queer Theory, Conflict Theory, Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, and Assimilation/Acculturation. The application to Chicana/os and Latinos of traditional sociological theories and empirical research are examined and evaluated. This course is intended for all students interested in Chicana/o Studies, ethnic studies, or the social sciences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am