1979_05 The Daily Collegian May 1979

              La Raza Studies still strong-
LA RAZA STUDIES:
STRONGER NOW
THAN EVER BEFORE
The decade of the 1960'5 represented
a period of intense questioning and re¬
flection. Many members of the dominant
society were taken aback by the de¬
mands of ethnic minorities for education¬
al, economic, and social equality and
for self-determination.
The dominant society often times re-
The complete failure of CSUF in these
three areas was obvious to the Chicano
community. Therefore, the late 1960's
particularly 1969, witnessed an explo¬
sive era~an era of intense examination
of institutions like CSUF and the role
that it played in the process of under¬
standing the Chicano experience
The 1969-70 school year was also one
of the most explosive in Fresno State's
history. During that year, 517 Chicanos
representing only 4.6 percent of the totai
stnted and misunderstood these de- enrollment of CSUF were attending the
mands. Simultaneously, minorities, university, while Chicanos represented
such as Chicanos, recognized they knew 28% of the population in Fresno County
very little about themselves and the rich Since these hectic beginnings much
history from which they had emerged. has happened to both La Raza Studies
Understandably, both groups turned and Chicanos on campus Despite the
to educational institutions for assistance. Problems we continue to have as a result
Unfortunately. CSUF, like so many other or administrative insensitivity, La Raza
institutions of higher learning, could not Studies has made many gains' Our pro-
provide the answers. CSUF had neither 8™" has greatly stabilized and we now
a Chicano faculty pool, nor a compre- offer an average of 30 classes per semes-
nensive curriculum regarding Chicano- ter A basic core of courses revolve
oriented topics, nor a sizable Chicano around history, culture, social and corn-
student population, munity studies and the arts.
The current faculty consists  of  Dr
Jesus Luna, Dr Theresa Perez, Dr Alex
Saragoza, Dr. Lea Ybarra-Soriano, and
Professor Ernesto Martinez Our pro¬
gram is also very fortunate to have ex¬
cellent individuals who teach part-
time They enable La Raza Studies to
offer specialized classes in Business
Law, Health, Drug Abuse, and Educa-
La Raza Studies still offers a minor
and is also part of the Bilingual/Bicultur-
al Specialist Credential Program on
campus. Best of all is the fact that
La Raza Studies has had a continuing in¬
crease in the number of students who
take our courses, while many other
departments on campus have been ex¬
periencing a decrease in student enroll
This continuing increase has provided
our program with greater strength and
stability. As Dr Peter Klassen, dean of
the School of Social Sciences stated in
a letter to The Fresno Bee
"Contrary to some statements made
La Raza Studies Program is neither sick
nor dying; rather it is healthy and grow¬
ing In fact, it is stronger now than ever
before. While other departments in
many parts of the university have suffer,
ed severe enrollment losses. La Raza
Studies has actually grown. Its faculty
members deserve a great deal of credit
for this. The faculty of La Raza Studies
has established itself as one of the most
productive, and imaginative on campus
The university, and indeed the entire
community, may be justly proud of the
La Raza Studies Program.'
We are committed to further streng-
thening our program, both qualitatively
and quantitatively, because we realize
that without La Raza Studies, the Uni¬
versity would remain virtually devoid of
any knowledge related to Chicanos
If you have any questions about our
classes or our program in general we
invite your to call us at 487-2848 or come
by our office located in San Ramon 4,
Room 118. '
Complete Fall 79 course offerings
U R 12ST CHICANOS AND THE LEOAL
SYSTEM
Examines the experience of the Chicano
and the legal process through the discus¬
sion of tome very important cases. Case*
•uch as Bakke, minority access to madia
id the Equal Rights Amendment will be
1810-2100 W N3 147
Introduction to contemporary art forms of
.    - ,_,.,..r^rw 'he Southwest and Mexico with emphasis
L.R12ST ORAL HISTORY on music and dance
_   .    .     .  „    ,                                               . 1210-1300MWFSA189
To train students on the use, collection and
Importance of oral histories to ethnic heri¬
tage and awarenoit. Students will learn u B opj chicano DIRECTED writing
to develop a history of Chicanos In Fresno
by   lntervl«rwlr>g   parents,   ^parents ErnpnMl| on ^^ llruc1ur9i   punc.
!!u?J!2? £""!Tl,y mafnD^ •nd 2 tuatlon, research and development of writ-
collecting old picture*, newspapers, and, ,    abilities
I^^S^ml^^9 "V*"""* 1310-1*00 MWF S3 204
1545-1700 TTHJJS*u 1110-1225TTH L8 181
1545-1700 TTrVsS 204
minority communities and their relation¬
ship to the wider economic and  social
-j—"-.  "in  incMjue a  symposium  of
Chicano business professionals from the
community.
1810-2100 THLS 181
U R 125T DRUG A8USE
Current trend* In education, prevention
and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse
Lecture and field study.
1810-2100 TLB 131
La  R.  12ST  CONTEMPORARY  DANCE     U R 105 CULTURAL CHANGE OF CHI¬
CANO
Introduction to contemporary Mexican and    An,(yl„ of th# continuities and the ehang-
Latln dance* suchs. corrldos. cumbtat,     „ |n th. „„„„„ „, ,„, chlcano unoer
and mambos, coaches, merenquas, and    tt>9 ,mp-ct of urb,n|Mtto0| immigration.
L* R HIT MENTAL HEALTH
. Jf mental health facilities and
~.~- -s they relate to both Chicano
client* and profemlonaJ «taff. Value* and
charact*rl«tlc* of Chicano patient*. Reg¬
ional, State and National policies.
1810-2100 M S3 204
The application of Mexican Foikloric dance
to classroom Instruction: primarily for el¬
ementary school teacher,, will Include hls-
tory on origin* of dance* a* well a* pertor-
1810-2100 M QW 130
1210-1300 MWF 83 204
Z^ZZ"?? f ,h" •duo«'<««' ryt-
fem and their effect on Chicano students
1410-1325 TTH 88 204 "**
Development and performance of Mexican
folk  mu»lc and  dance;   Indian.   Negro,
Spanl*h, and European Influence*; eon-   .a
temporary relationship* to Chicano cul-     I
ture. .1
1410-1500 MWF 8A 100
LsR 124 CHICANO CHILD
General psychological principle* and the¬
ories of growth and development and th*lr.
applicability to th* Chicano child.
1110-122STTHS3 204
La R 12T CHICANO ADOLESCENT
?£ad^tment of Chicano edoleecent* to
American .oclaty .nd It* Impact on self,    ,
h^°°P r•,•,,on,' •nd family life; with
SocW, political, .nd psychological aspects
of being a minority a* reflected In the dtv-
!?l?7£iha Chlc«no •«» his .elf-concept*.
1110-1200 MWF 88 204
0S45-1100TTHS8 204
Topic* will cover the opening of education¬
al opportunity to women and ethnic mln-
SHi ,h-'!ta,to"»h'P-' between achool-
Ing and subsequent careers, sex and ethni¬
city a* factor* In classroom Interaction,
coeducation versus (ingle sex Institution*,
and current effort* against social and sex¬
ual dlacrlmlnatlon.
1400-1500 MWF S3 204
L* R 005 CHICANO CULTURE
Value.,  attitude* end  life concept*  of
La Raza; their origin*. ^
0910-1000 MWF 88 204
1245-1400 TTH 88 204
La R 007 CHICANO ART FORM
Investigation Into what It mean* to be bl
lingual and blcultural. A study of the pro¬
gram, thatcan be Implemented to bring
1800-2100 T 88 204
UR 115 CHICANO FAMILY
Traditional and changing relationships In
the family Mructur* of th* Chicano; Inter-
«*'«•! with wider Institutional social sys-
1010-1100 MWF 88 204
»UTHWEWKL0"B °F MEX,C° AN°
1810-2100 TH 88 204
La RIM CHICANO THEATRE
Production of Chicano theatre for major
performance*.
1510-1700 MWF OW 130
4 Hour Arrangement
L«  H   146   FIELDWORK   COMMUNITY
J?,****!5 !*»*■•• observation, ort-'
entatlon, and participation In the Chicano
community. Thi* course offer* several
option* from which a student can choose-
^\W*"«r»el   Cross-cultural   lp*dl«||*|
Chicano groups
on campus
SENTIMIENTOS DEL VALLE
Thi* Chicano magazine I* th* flret m
the San Joaquin Valley. Bom from the
CSUF Chicano Youth Conference bro¬
chure, Senlle-lente* strives to capture la
vtda Chicane en el valla and to strengthen
Because of the variety of educational
field* that Chicano* are striving for. Chi¬
cano* here on campu* have formed ••par-
eta organization* to focus particular atten¬
tion on each different area, such a* In
health, law, business, men media, educa¬
tion and Chlcana women. Wkn
media vitality. Much of the disunity *U_
CHICANOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION        news progress for the Chicano communi¬
ty stems from task of communication and
Chicanos In Higher Education (CHE)
wa* Initially formed In 1074 and otfleaily
recognized by the CSUF Administration
a* a student organization In 1075. The Inl-
formlng thi*  organization
Chicano student* attempting to gain te
Ing credential* from thi* university. 8ome
of the ot>J*cttve» of C.H.E. will be to Inform
other* of general policies a* conducted by
th* School of Eduoatlon, promote recrult-
ment of faculty n     "       ** **~ """"
ask strong student support li _
thi* community publication. Th* stronger
ft become*, the more^ueeful *nd available
ft will be to you. We seek writers, artists,
photogrspher. and especi.lly distributor*.
LASADELITA*
Las Adelftas I* a student organization of
concerning the field of education.
CHICANOS IN LAW
Chicano* In Law began In 1«7», prlmar-
Thto Include* sponsoring tutorial pro¬
grams, oouneellng Chicane* In local high
schools, helping In local political cam¬
paign*, and *pon»orlng cultural and educa¬
tional programs. It you wtoh to get In-
La Raza Courses
onaLSATPrepi
weekly meeting* featuring guest
ranging from trial attorneys to Probation
The objective of the C.B.8.A. le to ert-
XKjraga and assist students to undertake
undergraduate and graduate studies m
Dusln—«. Economic*, Management, and
other related fields. The C.B.8.A. also
acts as s link between Uuelneeamon end
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La Raza 145 I* a requirement for Indi¬
viduals obtaining the Bilingual Croes-Cul-
tural Specialist Credential. This course sa¬
ints th* candidal** to link formal courea
work with practlos and prepare* them to
make contribution* In th* area* of edmlnl-
-~«ve proceaee*. program policy, ooordl-
n of a*rvtoss. program demonetra-
For Individual* lnt*r**ted In working
different area* of the criminal justice sys¬
tem; both Juvenile end adult. Will Include
trip* to prteon and Juvenile hells.
SATURDAY COURSES
The following courses ere Intended to
provide en overall perspective on CMoma.
today Each of the course* will be held on
two con**cuttv* Saturday*. Student* may
register for only one, for all, or for any
- '   the   following   courses:
U R 128T CHICANO HEWTAOE
Historical background of the Oitoano In
the context of American history, from the
The epedflc end primary purpose of
NCHO Is to Increase the number of Chi¬
cano and Chicane students In the 4
of medicine ■
that the ChloMi ^^^^^
hearth profeMlonal* which «
to their need*.  NCHO actMtle* Include
flatd trip* to health clinics In the communi¬
ty   m well *s to various medical schools
Currently, many at
•quale tor Chtoan
ties. This Is due to the ft
s students
We work ex
150*1600 MWF 88 204
La R 190 INDEPENDENT STUDY
La R12ST CHICANO FAMILY
Traditional and changing rstaHonshlpa In
the family structure of the Chlosno; Inter¬
action with wider institutional social
•yetam.
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edition of the
California State University. Fresnostu-
dent funded newspaper, The Deity Cettof-
lan. The Chicano paper began In reeponee
TT» paper '• birth warn a source of'-*•*»-
very for th* Joumelkv-. Department, whtoh
until that time, published The CiM-M".
The department eevered it* ties wtthT1>e
La Vet oubMhm It.- ...
morlhly, depending on JtJ?'!*^.,
financial status and the Student Senate'!
Hour* by arrangement
from year to yew.