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Chicano and Latin American Studies
Social Sciences
College of Social Sciences
Department of Chicano
and Latin American Studies
Carlos Pérez, Chair
Social Science Building, Room 211
559.278.2848
B.A. in Chicano Studies
Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies
Minor in Latin American Studies
BCLAD Emphasis Program
2008-2009 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 445
Chicano
and Latin American Studies
Chicano and Latin American Studies
(CLAS) is an interdisciplinary department
that has been successful in presenting a
highly informed, active, and challenging
view of the Chicano/Latino experience in
the United States and in U.S./Latin Ameri-can
relations. Chicano and Latin American
Studies provides an opportunity for a plural-istic
exchange of ideas in an interdisciplinary
academic setting, where faculty, students,
and visiting Chicano and Latin American
scholars can share experiences and create a
dynamic, intellectual environment.
The Chicano and Latin American Studies
Department is designed to meet the follow-ing
objectives:
1. to promote an awareness of the historical
and cultural roots of Chicanos/Latinos
in the United States
2. to enhance an understanding of Latin
America
3. to cultivate an appreciation of ethnic and
national differences among all people
4. to critically analyze the Chicano and
the Latin American experience in terms
of significant issues, theories, current
problems, and solutions, and
5. to provide students with a set of important
professional skills to be utilized as they
interact creatively and constructively
with Chicano/Latino communities and
multicultural society at large.
The department emphasizes an interdis-ciplinary
approach to the study of family
life, history, politics, culture, and the arts
of Chicano and Latin American commu-nities.
The courses reflect an integrated
approach in providing students with greater
knowledge and understanding of the social
reality and diversity of Chicanos and Latin
Americans.
Faculty and Facilities
The Chicano and Latin American Stud-ies
Department consists of faculty whose
teaching and research expertise cover a
broad spectrum, including anthropology,
education, history, sociology, political sci-ence,
Latin America, Latino literature, and
the arts. The department is home to one
of Central California’s premier Mexican
folkloric dance programs, Los Danzantes de
Aztlán. This performance troupe is the only
group of its kind in the entire CSU system to
be designated as an official representative of
a CSU campus (Fresno). The offices of the
department also serve as a resource center
for many of the Chicano/Latino student
organizations and as an information center
for the community.
Career Opportunities
Chicanos and other Latinos will soon be
the largest ethnic group in California. De-mographers
estimate that in California 40
percent of the population will be of Mexican
or Latino ancestry by the year 2030. This
segment of our population will have a ma-jor
impact on our society, as its presence
translates into an increasing economic and
political influence. Crucial social, economic,
and political decisions will be made that
affect this group and the nation at large.
The growth of Latino-owned businesses,
Spanish language media networks, and
political organizations are all indicators of
the importance of the Spanish-speaking
people in the U.S. economy.
Chicano Studies majors are trained to ana-lyze
social issues, to think critically, and to
conduct research. All majors receive applied
as well as theoretical training, by serving
an internship with a school or community
agency to observe firsthand the social issues
and theories which they study. These skills
are useful in professional life and are valued
in the public and private sectors.
Students of non-Latino origin find that
Chicano and Latin American Studies
courses are personally rewarding because
they enable them to understand and relate
to persons of different social and cultural
backgrounds. Chicano and other Latino
students find these courses highly conducive
to strengthening their sense of identity and
pride in their heritage.
Students who graduate with a B.A. in Chi-cano
Studies or minor in Chicano/Latino
Studies or Latin American Studies work in
such fields as education, public administra-tion,
psychology, marketing, journalism,
social services, and throughout the public
and private sectors. Physicians, educators,
lawyers, counselors, civil service employees,
and other professionals have found that
training in Chicano and Latin American
studies improves their abilities to serve their
Object Description
| Title | 2008-09 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2008-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 445 |
| Full Text Search | Chicano and Latin American Studies Social Sciences College of Social Sciences Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies Carlos Pérez, Chair Social Science Building, Room 211 559.278.2848 B.A. in Chicano Studies Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies Minor in Latin American Studies BCLAD Emphasis Program 2008-2009 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 445 Chicano and Latin American Studies Chicano and Latin American Studies (CLAS) is an interdisciplinary department that has been successful in presenting a highly informed, active, and challenging view of the Chicano/Latino experience in the United States and in U.S./Latin Ameri-can relations. Chicano and Latin American Studies provides an opportunity for a plural-istic exchange of ideas in an interdisciplinary academic setting, where faculty, students, and visiting Chicano and Latin American scholars can share experiences and create a dynamic, intellectual environment. The Chicano and Latin American Studies Department is designed to meet the follow-ing objectives: 1. to promote an awareness of the historical and cultural roots of Chicanos/Latinos in the United States 2. to enhance an understanding of Latin America 3. to cultivate an appreciation of ethnic and national differences among all people 4. to critically analyze the Chicano and the Latin American experience in terms of significant issues, theories, current problems, and solutions, and 5. to provide students with a set of important professional skills to be utilized as they interact creatively and constructively with Chicano/Latino communities and multicultural society at large. The department emphasizes an interdis-ciplinary approach to the study of family life, history, politics, culture, and the arts of Chicano and Latin American commu-nities. The courses reflect an integrated approach in providing students with greater knowledge and understanding of the social reality and diversity of Chicanos and Latin Americans. Faculty and Facilities The Chicano and Latin American Stud-ies Department consists of faculty whose teaching and research expertise cover a broad spectrum, including anthropology, education, history, sociology, political sci-ence, Latin America, Latino literature, and the arts. The department is home to one of Central California’s premier Mexican folkloric dance programs, Los Danzantes de Aztlán. This performance troupe is the only group of its kind in the entire CSU system to be designated as an official representative of a CSU campus (Fresno). The offices of the department also serve as a resource center for many of the Chicano/Latino student organizations and as an information center for the community. Career Opportunities Chicanos and other Latinos will soon be the largest ethnic group in California. De-mographers estimate that in California 40 percent of the population will be of Mexican or Latino ancestry by the year 2030. This segment of our population will have a ma-jor impact on our society, as its presence translates into an increasing economic and political influence. Crucial social, economic, and political decisions will be made that affect this group and the nation at large. The growth of Latino-owned businesses, Spanish language media networks, and political organizations are all indicators of the importance of the Spanish-speaking people in the U.S. economy. Chicano Studies majors are trained to ana-lyze social issues, to think critically, and to conduct research. All majors receive applied as well as theoretical training, by serving an internship with a school or community agency to observe firsthand the social issues and theories which they study. These skills are useful in professional life and are valued in the public and private sectors. Students of non-Latino origin find that Chicano and Latin American Studies courses are personally rewarding because they enable them to understand and relate to persons of different social and cultural backgrounds. Chicano and other Latino students find these courses highly conducive to strengthening their sense of identity and pride in their heritage. Students who graduate with a B.A. in Chi-cano Studies or minor in Chicano/Latino Studies or Latin American Studies work in such fields as education, public administra-tion, psychology, marketing, journalism, social services, and throughout the public and private sectors. Physicians, educators, lawyers, counselors, civil service employees, and other professionals have found that training in Chicano and Latin American studies improves their abilities to serve their |
