Contemporary issues in the Chicana movement since the 1940s. Issues range from feminism and Chicana political, educational, and social organizations, to work, family, health, and the arts.
This course will cover the history and issues of concern to Chicanas. The history covers Native identity and its transformations over the centuries into that of women of Mexican ancestry living primarily in the United States. Other issues of concern to be covered in the course are in relation to gender, sexuality, class and race. Considerable discussion will revolve around the Chicana Movement that started in 1970 and continues up to this day.
Student learning goals
Students will learn about the chronology of the Chicana experience
Students will learn the critical intellectuals that contributed to Chicana thinking about different issues
Students will learn about numerous artists that have created original works that emphasize Chicana activism
Students will learn the major goals of the Chicana Movement
Students will write a paper analyzing and comparing Chicanas or issues of importance to Chicanas
Students will be exposed to the literature of the Chicana experience
General method of instruction
Lecture and discussion
Class assignments and grading
Midterm and Final 40% Paper 30% Class participation 30% Includes homework
The quality of written paperwork and a high level of class participation