HIST 107: Chicano History [S/B]

This course is an introduction to the history of peoples of Mexican origin in the United States beginning with the period before the arrival of the Europeans and ending with an examination of contemporary issues such as immigration, acculturation/assimilation, and political representation facing the Chicano community during the contemporary period. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will learn to think critically by examining various points of view as well as primary sources which document and illustrate the historical and contemporary experiences of peoples of Mexican origin in the U.S. 2. Students will learn to communicate effectively what they have learned in class both verbally (through class discussion and class presentation) and in writing (via essays and a research paper). 3. Students will apply information tools and resource, such as library databases as well as web-based data, in order to supplement what they are learning through lecture and the textbook. 4. Students will develop a cultural awareness by studying and analyzing the indigenous, European, and mixed race origins of the Chicano people. 5. Students will develop and demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes through essays, class presentations, class discussions, exams, and/or research papers.