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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

History 31


COURSE DESCRIPTION
31 Introduction to Chicano Studies Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
A survey of regional Chicano history and social problems from 1950 to the present. Included is an examination of the principles of state and local government as well as political, economic and social forces as they relate to contemporary Chicano problems. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A survey of regional Chicano history and social problems from 1950 to the present.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Think critically and reason logically on the basis of historical information.

Understand the historical and cultural roots of the Chicano population.

Identify contemporary problems of the Chicano population and to trace their relationship to the historic past.

Identify and analyze major events and developments which have affected the Chicano population from 1960 to the present.

Promote Chicano self-awareness and sense of identity.

Increase the probability of future academic success through greater self-confidence and security of cultural identity on the part of the Chicano student.

Promote greater toleration for cultural diversity on the part of the Anglo student.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Introduction
  2. The Movimiento of the 60's and 70's
    1. Background
    2. General events and developments
    3. Focus on the "3 Horsemen":  Chavez, Tijerina, Gonzales
    4. The meaning of the Movimiento
  3. The "Unknown" Minority, 1973-Present
    1. Changes in Mexican Immigration Patterns
    2. Chicano Socio-Economic Conditions
    3. Chicano Politics· Chicano Youth
    4. La Chicana
    5. The Chicano and Organized Religion
  4.   The New Majority

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures which both disseminate information and pose problems.
  • Discussions which emphasize the ability to reason and think critically. 
  • Assigned readings outside of class.
  • Discussion of current events related to course content.
  • May require assigned outside writing which involves independent research  in addition to the required readings.

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter
  • Examinations (at least 4)
  • Examinations must include written assignments involving critical analysis  as well as exposition
  • Assigned outside writing which involves independent research in addition to the required readings

 
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Possible texts include:

    Awakened Minority the Mexican Americans, Servion, Macmillan

    Introduction to Chicano Studies, Duren, Macmillan

    Occupied American-Chicano Struggle Toward Liberation, Acuna, Harper Collins
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