Rodolfo Acuna, Lorenzo Flores, Francine Hallcom, Jose Hernandez, Fermin Herrera, Isabel Miranda, Margarita Nieto, Juana Mora, Mary Pardo, Gerald Resendez (Chair), David Rodriguez, Everto Ruiz, Raul Ruiz, Marta Sanchez, Shirlene Soto.

Mary Pardo, Gerald Resendez, Raul Ruiz, Marta Sanchez, Everto Ruiz, Lorenzo Flores.

A single subject teaching credential (Secondary) may be obtained by completing requirements in the Chicana/o Studies/Social Sciences concentration waiver program. Students majoring in Liberal Studies have an opportunity to select various courses from this department to satisfy requirements leading toward a multiple subject teaching credential (Elementary). The department also participates in the training of students seeking either of the basic teaching credentials with emphasis in bilingual education. For details on the credential program, see the Credential Programs section of this catalog.

This program is designed to assist students who are pursuing professional goals as bilingual cross-cultural teachers. The program offers services in academic advisement and tutoring, Bilingual Teacher and Title VII grant information, Spanish language proficiency examinations, educational training seminars, and educational employment opportunity information. For additional information call Director Marta Sanchez, 885-2731, or 885-2734.

Students have the opportunity to complete the university's writing requirements through a complete program of courses offered by the Department of Chicana/o Studies. Those who must complete basic writing coursework as assessed through their English Placement Test results may take developmental writing courses Chicano Studies 097 and 098. Students who have successfully completed the EPT may enroll in CHS 155: First Year Student Composition. Students may also complete their oral communication skills requirement in CHS 151. Additional tutorial support and help with word processing skills is provided through the Chicana/o Studies Writing Lab. Further development of writing and research skills is provided in CHS 219 and 230. The department also offers a creative writing course, CHS 280.

The Department of Chicana/o Studies was established through the combined effort of students and faculty in the late sixties. For this reason, it has always shared a special relationship with Chicano Student organizations at California State University, Northridge. The principle student organization that has coexisted and developed parallel to the department is El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA). MEChA is the umbrella organization for various subcommittees and a number of special adhoc committees. It often serves as an advisory organization to the Department, as student input has always been crucial to the planning and implementation of departmental activities.

The subcommittees of MEChA reflect various student interest groups. Some of these include:

Students who elect the Chicana/o Studies Major, Minor or Major with Options, should consult a faculty advisor for assistance in the selection of courses best suited to their needs. Faculty advisors are available prior to registration and regularly during the semester. Chicana/o Studies majors are required to seek advisement prior to registration each semester.

The Chicana/o Studies Major, an interdisciplinary major, is designed at the undergraduate level to provide the student with an awareness of the social, political, economic, and cultural situation of the Chicana/o in the United States. The major is particularly suitable for those students preparing to enter the fields of teaching and various other professions dealing with the Chicano/Latino community such as law, business, journalism, social work, public administration, child development and special education. The B.A. in Chicana/o Studies also provides the student with the opportunity to prepare for graduate work in Chicana/o Studies as well as in related fields such as history, political science, social work or law. Students may also select various Chicana/o Studies courses to fulfill General Education requirements. (Refer to Section on General Education.)

CH S 100 Chicana/o Culture (3)
CH S 201 Mexican Literature in Translation (3)
CH S 230 Introduction to Research Methods in Chicana/o Studies (3)
CH S 270 Field Work in Barrio Studies (3)

CH S 345 History of the Mexican Peoples (3)
or
CH S 351 Survey of Mexican Philosophical Thought (3)
CH S 365 Third World Women and the Chicana (3)
CH S 380 Chicana/o Literature (3)
CH S 401 Pre-Cuauhtemoc Meso-American Civilization (3)
CH S 445 History of the Chicana/o (3)
CH S 460 Politics of the Chicana/o (3)
CH S 497 Senior Seminar in Chicana/o Studies (3)

CH S 346 History of the Chicana/Mexicana
CH S 350 Religion and Chicana/o Society
CH S 360 Political Organizations of the Barrio
CH S 361 Urbanization and the Chicana/o
CH S 364 World Migration and the Chicana/o
CH S 366 Women in Latin America
CH S 420 The Chicana/o in the U.S. Economy
CH S 452 American Colonialism and the Chicana/o
CH S 470 Cultural Differences and the Chicana/o
CH S 473 The Chicana/o and Social Institutions

CH S 306 The Chicana/o in Films
CH S 310 Regional Music of Mexico
CH S 390 Alternative Chicana/o Press
CH S 405 Chicana/os and the Media
CH S 413A/B Practicum in Mexican American Choral Music
CH S 414A/B Mexican Dance
CH S 415 Mexican Dance II
CH S 453 Ideology, Theory, and the Chicana/o Experience
CH S 480 Children's Literature of Latin America in Translation
CH S 486A/B Nahuatl I/II
CH S 484 The Novel of the Mexican Revolution
CH S 587 The Contemporary Mexican Novel

CH S 416 Children's Songs and Games
CH S 430 The Chicana/o Child
CH S 431 The Chicana/o Adolescent
CH S 432 Counseling the Chicana/o Child
CH S 433 Language Acquisition of the Chicana/o and ESL Speakers
CH S 434 Current Educational Theories of Chicana/os in the Schools
CH S 471 The Chicana/o Family
CH S 482 Language of the Barrio

CH S 100 Chicana/o Culture (3)
CH S 201 Survey of Mexican Lit. in Translation (3)
CH S 270 Field Work in Barrio Studies (3)

CH S 351 Survey of Mexican Philosophical Thought (3)
CH S 445 History of the Chicana/o (3)
CH S 453 Ideology, Theory, and the Chicana/o Experience (3)
Approved Electives (6). Courses in upper-division Chicana/o Studies to be selected with the advice and consent of an advisor.

The Chicana/o Studies major with options is designed for:
a. Students with a double major (including one in Chicana/o Studies).
b. Students in the Single Subject Social Studies Waiver Credential Program.

Six units from the following (6)

The following core courses are required (12)

Six Units From the Following: (6)

In addition to the Chicana/o Studies requirements, students must complete the course requirements of the option. Options approved at the present time include the following:

In addition, other options may be planned in consultation with the student, the advisor, and the department in which the option is given.

A. Requirements for admission to classified graduate status in the program:

B. For the Degree:

A supervised individual study workshop in writing skills designed primarily for students enrolled in Chicana/o Studies 097 and 098 whose class performance and preliminary writing samples indicate the need for additional academic support. Available on CR/NC basis only.

An intensive course designed to develop basic reading and writing skills for students whose EPT scores are below 141. The course develops the analytical skills necessary for university level reading and introduces the writing fundamentals necessary to meet the challenge of college writing. Students must successfully complete this course before enrolling in Chicano Studies 098. Available on CR/NC basis only.

A basic writing course designed for students whose English Placement Test scores were between 142 - 150 or those who have successfully completed 097. An emphasis will be placed on the development of sentences, paragraphs and essays using various composition strategies, and intensive practice in grammar, punctuation, and other mechanics involved in the writing process. Students must successfully complete 098 before enrolling in Chicana/o Studies 155.

An introductory study of cultural, economic, educational, and political issues as they impact the Chicana/o in the U.S. The course will include a study of the contributions that Chicanas and Chicanos have made in these areas. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Basic instruction and drill in spoken and written formal Spanish for students who already have some comprehension of and fluency in the language. The course is also designed to increase the knowledge of Spanish acquired in the home environment. Emphasis is placed on improving pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, and enhancing mastery of grammatical patterns. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Continuation of CHS 101. Intermediate course in spoken and written Spanish intended for students who already possess some comprehension of and fluency in the language. Emphasis on oral expression and written composition. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

A survey of Chicana/o visual art, music and drama and their role in Chicana/o culture. The course offers an historical approach to Chicana and Chicano contributions in the arts. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

A study of major Chicana/o poets. Critical and analytical methods will be applied to the poetry read and discussed in the class. Student poetry will also be the subject for discussion and analysis.

Prerequisite: EPT score of 151 or better, or EPT and a grade of credit in 097 and/or 098, if appropriate. An examination of the principles essential to effective verbal communication skills through the study and practical application of basic speech forms. Attention will be given to individual and group communication activities designed to improve one's ability to organize, reason critically and to listen effectively. Students will be required to give speeches. Students will receive credit for only one course chosen from CHS 151, PAS 151, and SPC 151. (Available for General Education. Basic Subjects.)

Prerequisite: EPT score of 151 or better, or EPT and a grade of Credit in 097 and/or 098, if appropriate. A course in edited written English using critical reasoning, rhetorical structure, and an analysis of prose to provide practice in expressing ideas through expository prose. Students will receive credit for only one course chosen from Chicano Studies 155, English 155, or Pan African Studies 155. (Available for General Education, Basic Subjects.)

Supervised individual study for Chicana/o students in writing skills.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A comprehensive overview of the literary heritage of Mexico from pre-Colombian times to the present. It will include an analysis of its historical, technical and lyrical dimensions and its relationship with other Hispanic literature in order to develop a critical appreciation of literary art. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Designed to develop the fundamental skills for guitar. It will incorporate the study of various regional musical styles of the Southwest and Mexico. The course is offered for Credit/No Credit only.

Prerequisite: Chicana/o Studies 214. Advanced study of regional music styles of Mexico and the Southwest. In addition to the guitar, attention is also given to other string instruments in each regional style. The various styles presented are practiced in class. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: CHS 155. Further development of effective written communication through the analysis of writing types-- persuasive, narrative, descriptive, and expository. Examination of writings about opinion and prejudice; language variation and social/job relationships will be addressed.

Prerequisite: CHS 155. An introduction to research methods and writing skills through class lectures and hands-on assignments requiring the use of basic information sources and tools. The course focuses on the development of basic research strategies and reinforcement of appropriate writing skills necessary to a wide spectrum of research and writing assignments. The course includes an introduction to information sources and search strategies relevant to Chicana/o research.

Comparative analysis of significant political and social events in the U.S.A. from colonial times to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon the historical development of American institutions and ideals as they have been affected by regional dynamics within the United States and by international, socio-political and economic relationships particularly with Latin America. (Meets Title V requirements in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)

Using a sociological framework for understanding the contemporary experiences of Mexican American women in the United States, the course focuses on the sexual division of labor in families, the work place, and community. Each section explores the variation and heterogeneity in women's class, ethnic/racial and gender identity. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

A study of important constitutional issues and cases that have affected the Chicano community. It will examine how American political institutions, operating under the framework of the U.S. Constitution, have influenced the civil and political rights of Chicanos. (Meets Title V requirement in the Constitution of the United States, and California State and Local Government.)

Field study observation of selected barrio, institutions and agencies to be conducted under supervision and after preparatory instruction to acquaint the student with the barrio. An Academic Internship course. Available for CR/NC only. (Available for General Education, Applied Arts and Sciences.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An introductory workshop course in minority creative writing. Students will experiment with the three genres: prose fiction, poetry and drama. In addition, students will have the opportunity to meet and work with distinguished professional minority writers. (Same as ENGL 280, and PAS 280.) Students should consult with the instructor about the semester syllabus, and the minority literature concentration. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Selected topics in Chicana/o Studies with course content to be determined.

Prerequisite: CHS 100. An analysis of the image of the Chicano and Chicana as presented in films and documentaries. The course includes historical background, content analysis and social implications of selected feature films and documentaries. Students will prepare a written analysis of each film viewed.

Prerequisite: completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study of the cultural, instrumental and musical aspects of predominant regional musical styles of Mexico from Pre-Cuauhtemoc to contemporary times. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A history of the development of the Mexican peoples from the beginning of Spanish colonization (1521) to the present. An analysis of the interaction between politics and economics and the factors underlying Mexico's economic underdevelopment will also be presented. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An appraisal of past and contemporary socio-political and economic contributions by Mexican women and Chicanas to developments in Mexico and in the U.S.A. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A comparative historical study of American Protestantism and Mexican Catholicism and their influence on Chicanas/os in the U.S. There will be an examination of issues involving church, religion and the Chicana/o community including an analysis of the Theology of Liberation and feminist spirituality. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study of the intellectual life of Mexico from its indigenous pre-Colombian roots through the Spanish and European influences up to its own distinctive present-day perspectives and philosophical outlook. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study of the origin and development of Chicana and Chicano organizations such as the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and La Raza Unida Party (LRUP), and their role in the electoral process and in the development of the Chicana/o Community. (Available for General Education, Applied Arts and Sciences.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study and critical analysis of the Urban Chicano community in the United States. The course includes theory, demography, spatial dynamics, leading economic and political issues, key institution issues, trends, and urban policy and planning. This course is intended for, but not limited to, prospective elementary and secondary school teachers. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences section and for Section B of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores the historical and material causes of world migration from underdeveloped to developed countries. Compares Mexican immigration to the United States with those of other underdeveloped and developing nations. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A comparison of Chicana and Third World women in the United States and the world community. The effects of colonialism, changes in the mode of production and liberation movements are studied within the United States and the Third World communities. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study of the political, economic, social and cultural changes that have affected women in Latin America. Regular written assignments will be required. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is a study of major Chicana/o writers. It includes an analysis of Chicano novels, short stories, theater and poetry. Students will develop analytical skills through class discussions, written assignments and readings. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A course designed to introduce students to the literature produced by contemporary Chicana writers. Reading and discussion of narrative works, poetry and drama as well as socio-historical criticism, literary theory and biography. Socio-critical and textual analysis. Regular written assignments will be required. (Available for General Education, Humanities.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course includes techniques of planning, writing, editing, designing and the publishing of an alternative newspaper. There will be an analysis of the Chicana/o Press and the role of Chicanas/os in the mass media. (Available for General Education, Applied Arts and Sciences.)

Selected topics in Chicano Studies with course content to be determined.

A general survey of civilized life in Mexico and Central America prior to 1519. The course examines the Mesoamerican variant of World civilization and directs special attention to the societies of central Mexico during the 13th-16th centuries.

A study of Indian, Native American and Mexican folklore and its relationship with that of the Chicana/o. Students will study a variety of folklore genres including narratives, poetry and corridos.

An analysis of the portrayal of Chicanas and Chicanos in the media including newspapers, magazines, television, film and advertising. An examination of sources and techniques of reporting events in the barrio will also be studied. Field study will be included and is designed for the non-professional student.

This course will study, disseminate and perform musical repertoire characteristic of classical, traditional and contemporary Chicana/o songs as well as develop a variety of performances appropriate to the cultural materials at hand. Corridos, mariachis, and ranchera styles and certain Indian songs will be learned by the group and the intricacies of appropriate solo.

An introduction to selected dance forms representative of diverse regions of Mexico. Emphasis is placed on basic dance techniques, mastery of characteristic foot work as well as a study of the historical development of dance.

An advanced study of Mexican regional dance forms. The course will focus on further investigation of the varied and complex dances and their historical background. 1 hour lecture, 4 hour activity.

Prerequisite: Chicano Studies 100. The development of fundamentals and principles for selecting, evaluating and performing songs and games for bilingual Chicana/o and other Latina/o children. Includes historical survey as well as performance of songs and games suitable for young bilingual children. Suggested concurrent enrollment in Mexican Dance I or II.

This course will involve the examination and study of Chicanas/os in relation to the U.S. economy. Special attention will be given to the study of the development of the capitalist state and its relationship to the U.S. society. An analysis of labor history in the U.S. with a specific emphasis on Chicano labor history will be included.

A review of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of Chicana/o and Latino children. It will examine patterns of school adjustment and achievement of Chicana/o and Latina/o children and other language minority students. The course will explore the sociocultural and linguistic aspects of learning and current theoretical frameworks and standards of implementation related to programs for language minority students. (Available for Section A of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. The patterns of selection, innovation and recreation of ethnic and gender identity and theories of adolescent formation will be explored among Chicana/o and other Latino adolescents. Field work/observation and regular written assignments required. This course is particularly intended for prospective elementary and secondary school teachers. (Available for Section A of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. An overview of social, cultural and educational factors that impact the psychological development of Chicana/o and other Latina/o children. The course will study the nature of psychological issues associated with the immigrant and acculturation process and the role of the teacher, counselor and family in dealing with these issues. This course is intended primarily for prospective teachers and school counselors at the elementary and secondary school levels and is a viable option for those seeking either a teaching or a counseling credential. (Available for Section A of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. An overview of social, educational and linguistic factors that influence language development among Chicanas/os and other language minority children in the U.S. The course includes a contrastive analysis of sociolinguistic variables encountered among Chicana/o and other immigrant language groups in Southern California. (Available for Section C of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

A history of the Mexican people in the United States presented in the context of American history and government. An examination is made of American institutions and ideals as developed by the framers of the U. S. and California Constitutions, and how they have affected the role of the Mexican American in U.S. society. (Meets Title V requirements for Constitution of the United States, and California State and Local Government.)

Study of the Chicanas/os historical, economic, and social experience from the perspective of Anglo-American Colonialism. Other models of colonialism will be studied, including "traditional" and "internal" models and their impact on Chicanos.

A study of contemporary political, social, and cultural ideologies and theories and their relationship to the Chicana/o experience in the U.S. Emphasis will be placed on ideologies and theories developed by Chicanas and Chicanos. Questions on the role of praxis, democracy, and the transformation of society will also be examined.

A critical study of Chicana/o issues, organizations, political models, participation, behavior, and the electoral process in the United States. It will include an examination of race, gender, and class dynamics and their relationship to Chicana/o Politics.

This course will examine the relation that exists between Third World nations and the Chicana/o. It will study the historical basis for this relationship and discuss the issues that are important today.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The study of the processes, effects and possible causes of social and cultural differences and conflict among Chicanos. It includes a study of preventive measures and plans to ameliorate the situation. This is a course that is intended primarily for elementary and secondary school teachers. (Available for Section B of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An overview of demographic, social, cultural and historical perspectives of Chicano families in the U.S. The course will critique social science stereotypes of Chicano families and contrast these with contemporary profiles of diverse family types. A Family History project and other writing assignments are required. This course is intended for prospective elementary and secondary school teachers (Available for Section B of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A study of the interaction between the Chicano Community and the educational and social institutions of the dominant society. Topics such as institutional racism, segregation, and abuse of authority will be analyzed along with a focus on the Chicano community's organized attempts to advocate for their values and interests. Intended for, but not limited to, prospective elementary and secondary teachers. Regular writing assignments will be required. (Available for Section B of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.)

Prerequisite Completion of a Lower Division Literature course or CHS 380. A study of children's literature of various Latin American countries in translation. Includes an exposure to Spanish and Latin American plots and themes which could be adapted for classroom use.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An examination of the origin and current features of informal spoken Spanish in the Southwestern U.S. It includes an analysis of common colloquial forms, slang, profanity, and code-switching. The course also addresses English usage among Chicanas/os. (Available for Section C. of the Multicultural requirement for Credential Candidates.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 104 or consent of the instructor. A study of and text analysis of selected novels which describe the revolutionary struggle during the years 1910-1915 and the profound changes which the revolution produced in Mexican society. Also emphasized will be the novelists' disillusion with many of the revolutionary governments. Conducted in Spanish. (Same as Spanish 484.)

A study of the basic structures of the Nahuatl Language as it is reflected in written manuscripts. Phonology, syntax, and lexicon of Classic Nahuatl will be examined with the purpose of enabling the student to translate passages from primary sources.

Prerequisite: 486A. The intermediate course in Nahuatl covers more complex structures not included in the first course. Passages from classical prose and poetry will be read and translated with interest directed at basic language training. Emphasis will be given to the development of the ability to read selections from various Nahuatl documents.

Prerequisite: Senior standing or the consent of the instructor. An integrative seminar serving as a capstone to the interdepartmental major in Chicano Studies. Intensive study of selected topics relating to the Chicana/o and the preparation of papers by members of the class.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Investigation of the various disciplines which comprise Chicana/o Studies, e.g., history, literature, etc. A study of methods and techniques of research used in the various disciplines and their application to Chicana/o Studies will be included.

Prerequisite or Corerequisite: Chicana/o Studies 500. A Seminar in the methods of analysis and writing of the social sciences, review of the major works written by social scientists on the Chicana/o, with a critical evaluation of the racial, cultural, and environmental models used to study the Chicana/o. The student will survey and evaluate social science research as well as participate in a research design.

Prerequisite or Corerequisite: Chicano Studies 500. A seminar in the humanities, comparing the Western European tradition with that of Meso-America. A study of theories of aesthetics and philosophies from both perspectives and their influence on current Chicana/o thought, literature and folklore. Particular emphasis will be placed on the various approaches to literary analysis of the different literary genres.

Prerequisite or Corerequisite: Chicano Studies 500. A Study of the music, drama, and graphic arts produced by Chicanas/os as an expression of the Chicana/o experience in the United States. The course will emphasize Chicana/o artistic expression which has its roots and inspiration in Mexican art forms, often combined with United States or European influences.

The course is for advanced field study. The student will be exposed to rigorous analysis of behavioral studies of the Chicano community and techniques in field work.

Prerequisite or Corerequisite: Chicana/o Studies 500. An evaluation of the American educational system. It will emphasize school organizational structure, administrative theory and application, multicultural curriculum and instruction, parent involvement and community relations. The course is also designed to give graduate students an opportunity to explore strategies for promoting change in our educational institutions to benefit Chicana/o and other language minority students.

Prerequisite: Spanish 104 or consent of the instructor. A study of the recent trends in the Mexican novel through the reading of selected works by the best-known contemporary Mexican male and female novelists. Conducted in Spanish. (Same as Spanish 587.)

Prerequisite or Corequisite: Chicana/o Studies 500. In-depth study of special topics in the discipline of Chicana/o Studies with course content to be determined each semester.

Prerequisite: Graduate status. Investigation of a significant problem in Chicana/o Studies. Project selected in conference with graduate faculty sponsor prior to enrollment.