Suggested Readings: Mier y Rivera, MEXICAN AMERICANS/AMERICAN MEXICANS

Richard Etulain, CESAR CHAVEZ

Cisneros, WOMAN HOLLERING CREEK

 

A final grade for this course is derived from five Identification exams (each 20 points); three Lecture exams (each 20 points); in-class discussion of WOMAN HOLLERING CREEK, 15 pts. Take home assignment for CESAR CHAVEZ, 15 pts (30 points/15 points each); readings California State and Local Government (20 points); outside classroom assignments such as viewing videos, reading newspaper articles and watching live performances (maximum of 30 points - be sure to consult with the instructor before each project); for a total of 240 points. No make-up exams are given. However, 15 bonus points can be earned with three or fewer absences beginning the second week of the semester.

The grading scale is as follows:

240-216 = A 191-168 = C

215-192 = B 167-144 = D
 

A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact one of the following: your instructor,
the Disabled Students Program and Services Office (Loretta Bohl at ext. 6300 at the Oceanside campus and Dean Marty Springs at ext. 6892
at the San Elijo campus), or the Office of the ADA Coordinator (Carol Rodriguez at ext. 6866).

Students are responsible for withdrawal dates. Those failing to drop before the 75% attendance date will receive a letter grade. Students requesting special grades such as Credit/No Credit must meet with the instructor during the first ten days. Incomplete is given upon request.

I expect regular attendance. Please note it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw. There is no instructor initiated withdrawal after the tenth day of classes.
 
 

Tentative topics:

Topic: Introduction to Chicano history and The Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Topic: European and United States Incursions

Topic: The Californios

Topic: The Tejanos

Topic: Mexicans in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado

Topic: The Mexican Revolution and Migration from Mexico

Topic: The 1920's and the Great Depression

Topic: World War II, Heroes, and Second-Class Citizens

Topic: Braceros, Mojados and Mexican-American labor

Topic: Psycho-historical and Socioeconomic Development of the Mexican-American Community

Topic: The Chicana/o Moviemento

Topic: Present and Future of "Nuestra Gente"