Chicana and Chicano Studies, Department of

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Department Chair

Alexandro José Gradilla

Department Office/Website

Humanities 314
657-278-3731
hss.fullerton.edu/chicano

Faculty

Erualdo R. González, Alexandro José Gradilla, Monica D. Hanna, Gabriela Nuñez, Patricia A. Pérez

Introduction

Chicana and Chicano Studies Mission and Vision Statement

Our mission is to expand critical thinking, communication and civic-mindedness through an engaging and interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on the arts, humanities and social sciences. We aim to prepare our students for future academic and non-academic employment endeavors in order to be successful leaders.

Our vision is to establish and uphold a premier Chicana/o Studies Department that promotes social justice through student-centered teaching/mentoring, research and service that focuses on Chicana/o- and Latina/o-origin communities.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in Chicana/o Studies:

Knowledge

• Mastering interdisciplinary perspectives focusing on social sciences, humanities and the arts
• Have a working knowledge of the history of the field of Chicana/o Studies - its theories, methods and intellectual justifications
• Gain knowledge and understanding of the role of critical theory and perspectives to understand phenomena, including issues of race, class, gender and politics

Critical thinking and Expressive Skills

• Develop their research skills and clearly communicate their findings through well organized written and oral methods of delivery
• Develop critical thinking, writing and interpretive skills
• Understand diverse viewpoints and experiences through group communication and collaborative team work
• Engage technology and multimedia in communicating written and oral research

Civic Engagement and Leadership Skills

• Understand how to bridge academic content and practice through service learning
• Develop an understanding of social justice principles and applying them to make a difference in their local, national and global communities

Graduate Study

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies offers courses for advanced study in the following graduate degree programs:

• Master of Science in Education - Bilingual/Bicultural Concentration
• Master of Arts in History - Chicana/Chicano Studies
• Master of Arts in Spanish - Bilingual Concentration
• Master of Arts in Spanish - Chicana/Chicano Studies

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Ethnic Studies, Option in Chicano Studies, B.A.

• Chicano Studies Minor

Courses

Courses are designated as CHIC in the class schedule.

• CHIC 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
• CHIC 102 - Communication Skills (3)
• CHIC 106 - Introduction to Chicano Studies (3)
• CHIC 108 - Linguistics and Minority Dialects (3)
• CHIC 190 - Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (3)
• CHIC 196 - Tutorial (1-3)
• CHIC 220 - Chicana/o Identities (3)
• CHIC 302 - Ancient Mexican Culture (3)
• CHIC 303 - Chicano/Mexican Cultures (3)
• CHIC 304 - Music of Mexico (3)
• CHIC 305 - Chicana/o Families (3)
• CHIC 306 - Barrio Studies (3)
• CHIC 307 - Research and Writing in Ethnic Studies (3)
• CHIC 313 - La Chicana (3)
• CHIC 315 - Chicano/Latino Theatre (3)
• CHIC 316 - The Chicano Music Experience (3)
• CHIC 325 - Chicana and Chicano Education (3)
• CHIC 330 - The Evolution of Mexican Literature (3)
• CHIC 331 - The Chicano Child (3)
• CHIC 332 - The Chicano Adolescent (3)
• CHIC 333 - Mexican Literature Since 1940 (3)
• CHIC 336 - Latin American Literature (3)
• CHIC 337 - Contemporary Chicana/o Literature (3)
• CHIC 338 - Barrios and Health (3)
• CHIC 340 - Mexican/Chicano Intellectual Thought (3)
• CHIC 345 - History of the Chicano (3)
• CHIC 350 - Mexican Life and Culture (3)
• CHIC 353 - Mexico Since 1906 (3)
• CHIC 360 - Chicanos and the Law (3)
• CHIC 367 - Religion in Latino/a Life (3)
• CHIC 450 - Seminar in Contemporary Chicana/o Issues (3)
• CHIC 460 - The Chicano and Politics (3)
• CHIC 471 - Obesity, Policy and Hispanic Communities (3)
• CHIC 480 - Chicanas/os and Immigrants (3)
• CHIC 496 - Student to Student Tutorial (1-3)
• CHIC 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
• CHIC 500 - Chicana/Chicano Studies Paradigms and Traditions (3)
• CHIC 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)

Courses are designated as ETHN in the class schedule.

• ETHN 490 - Ethnic Studies Senior Seminar (3)

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