Announcement of Courses

To provide students with scholarly courses which address the social, cultural, historical and political complexity of the emerging Latino/a diaspora and its impact on American culture and values; promote cultural understanding and appreciation for the differences and similarities between various peoples in the Western Hemisphere.

• LALS 1. Latino/a Diaspora: The Impact of Latinos Living in the United States
• LALS 10. Latinas in the U.S./VOCES
• LALS 11. Drug Wars in the Americas
• LALS 14. Diego Rivera; Art and Social Change in Latin America
• LALS 15. Latin American Workers in the Americas
• LALS 70. Individual Study in Latin American and Latino/a Studies
• LALS 80-81-82. Special Topics and Issues in Latin American and Latino/a Studies
• ANTH 11. Latin American Cultures and Societies
• ART 105. Ancient Art and Architecture of Latin America
• ART 106. Latin American Art History
• HIST 18A-18B. History of Latin America
• HIST 20. History of Mexico
• HIST 21. History of the Mexican American/Chicano
• IDST 70. Architecture and Diversity
• MUS 25. Music of Latin America and the Caribbean
• POLS 8. Political Problems of Latin Americans
• POLS 18. Government and Politics of Latin America
• TH A 19. Latin American Theater

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

LALS 10. Latinas in the U.S./VOCES (3)
Lec-3, field trips                      CR/NC avail.
The course will examine the lives and experience of Latinas living in the U.S. It will explore the effects that their experiences have on self-esteem. Major social and cultural issues and themes will be discussed and analyzed using a multidisciplinary approach. CSU/UC

LALS 11. Drug Wars in the Americas (3)
Lec-3
The course will introduce the student to the impact of drug production and trafficking and their collective influence on the relationship between Latin America, Mexico and the United States; evaluate past and current U.S. drug policy and initiatives and law enforcement strategies; study the link between transnational organized crime and the drug cartels and the extent of the connection between drug production, drug trafficking, insurgency and terrorism in Latin America and Mexico. CSU/UC

LALS 14. Diego Rivera; Art and Social Change in Latin America (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Mexican muralist Diego Rivera's work exemplifies the use of art to create an awareness of history and to promote social change in Latin America. This interdisciplinary class will explore the work of Diego Rivera and the Latin American cultural movements that developed to address relevant social and political issues. The class will visit local murals, museums and cultural performances. CSU/UC

LALS 15. Latin American Workers in the Americas (3)
Lec-3
Advise: Completion of ESL 150 and ENGL 92 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 82 or 160
This course bridges Labor and Community Studies and Latin American/Latino/a Studies by comparing the histories and realities of Latin American workers in the US and Latin America. The course traces the parallel histories of Latin American and Latino workers and discusses the ways in which politics, economics and social movements shape their experiences. CSU/UC
LALS 15 = LABR 15

LALS 70. Individual Study in Latin American and Latino/a Studies (1-2-3)
Ind st-5,10,15, field trips       CR/NC avail.
Supervised group or individual study on topics and issues in Latin American and Latino/a Studies. CSU (UC upon review)

LALS 80-81-82. Special Topics and Issues in Latin American and Latino/a Studies (1-2-3)
Lec-1,2,3, field trips              CR/NC avail.
May not be offered every semester. Specific times, topics, and instructors will be announced in the time schedule, online, in classes, and through campus media.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to selected topics and issues in Latin American and Latino/a Studies. The focus of this course will vary depending on subject matter which can include art, music, religion, cultural geography, cultural history, ethnic diversity, education, media and health issues, immigration, and socio-political affairs. CSU

ANTH 11. Latin American Cultures and Societies (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: ANTH 3
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed ANTH 10
The development of Latin American culture and the impact of Western civilization on its people. Emphasis on the ways of life in Latin American cities, barrios, and villages. CSU/UC

ART 105. Ancient Art and Architecture of Latin America (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the artistic heritage of Pre-Columbian Mexico, Central and South America. Art 105 explores the themes and beliefs which gave unity to the art of this part of the world as well as the diverse cultural characteristics which led to the development of regional styles. CSU/UC

ART 106. Latin American Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the artistic heritage of Latin America from the sixteenth century AD to the present. All art will be discussed from a critical and historical perspective, with regard to formal visual elements of style and the societies, values, and ideas that gave birth to Latin American art. CSU/UC

HIST 18A-18B. History of Latin America (3-3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
HIST 18A not prerequisite to 18B
A survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art from pre-Colombian times to present. CSU/UC
    HIST 18A. Survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art from pre-Colombian time to colonial time.
    HIST 18B. Survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art from colonial time to the present.

HIST 20. History of Mexico (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
A survey of the history of Mexico. Examination of indigenous, cultural, psychological, socio-economic, and artistic elements. CSU/UC

HIST 21. History of the Mexican American/Chicano (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Survey of historical processes undergone by the Mexican American/Chicano from pre-Conquest to the present. Social, political, economic, artistic, and cultural trends. Emphasis on the history of the United States to explain the contemporary status of Mexican-American/Chicanos. CSU/UC

IDST 70. Architecture and Diversity (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
An introductory critical review of the building and design heritage of women all over the world and of indigenous people’s architecture in Africa and Latin America from tribal dwellings to monumental structures, followed by a series of architectural and engineering studios introducing students to basic building and design skills: developing a project, drawing a floor plan, building an architectural model, using drafting tools and computers. Emphasis on hands-on skills. CSU

MUS 25. Music of Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Survey of Latin American and Caribbean music. Music as a form of communication and as a social and cultural force in the Americas. CSU/UC

POLS 8. Political Problems of Latin Americans (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
The relationship between Latin American citizens and American political institutions. Emphasis on the political problems of Latin Americans, proposed solutions to these problems, and practical political techniques for achieving such solutions. CSU/UC

POLS 18. Government and Politics of Latin America (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
The constitutional systems, political processes, and social problems of Latin American nations. CSU/UC

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES: See Spanish in this section of the catalog.

TH A 19. Latin American Theater (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Recognize, analyze and appraise the importance of the Latin American theatre as a historical record of realities and dreams through the work of its playwrights. CSU/UC