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The Chicano-Latino Studies Program is designed to meet
several objectives. One of its objectives is to promote an
awareness at the historicai and cultural factors that
characterize Chicanos and Latinos in the United States.
Another is to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of
ethnic differences among all peapte. A third is to critically
analyze the Chicano experience in terms of significant issues,
concepts, theories, and current problems. The program
integrates this knowledge into the major academic fietds of
study. Accordingly, the courses offered in Chicano-Latino
Studies are interdisciplinary in nature. They retlect the various
areas at study that will give students an understanding and
appreciation of the essence and diversity of Chicanos and
other Latinos. The program emphasizes Social, Psychological
and Community Studies, Education, History and CUlture, Art,
Music, and Literature.
Faculty and Facilities
The Chicano-Latino Studies Program consists of five full-time
faculty and several part-time faculty whose teaching and
research expertise cover a broad spectrum, including
Anthropology, Education, History, Sociology, Music and
Dance. The program administers a Chicano Research Center
which is engaged in research and community development
and serves as a training center for students. The offices of the
program also serve as a resource center for all of the
Chicano/Latino student organizations and as an information
center for the community.
Career Opportunities
Chicanos and other Latinos are the largest ethnic group in
California. It has been eslimated that in California half the
population will be of Mexican ancestry by the year 2000. This
segment 'of our population will have a major impact on our
society, as its presence translates into an increasing economic
and political influence. Crucial social, economic and political
decisons will be made which affect this group and the nation
at large. The growth at Latino-owned businesses, Spanish
language media networks, and potiticai organizations are all
indicators of the importance of the Spanish-speaking people
in the U.S. economy. Business corporations and government
agencies are looking for individuals who have a basic
awareness of the Chicano-Latino population. Edvcators,
lawyers, civil service employees and other professionals in
various careers will enhance their marketability by having a
basic knowledge of this population.
About half of the students taking Chicano-Latino Studies
courses are of non-Mexican origin. They have found that
Chicano-Latino Studies courses are personally rewarding
because they enable them to understand and relate to
persons of different social and cullural backgrounds. Chicano
and other Latino students find our courses highly conducive to
strengthening their sense of identity and pride in the'" heritage.
For more information regarding career options in
Chicano-Latino Studies, conlact the Program Coordinator at
(209) 294-2848. For academic advising and assistance,
students are encouraged to visit the office of Chicano-Latino
Studies Program located in San Ramon 4, Room 116.
School of Social Sciences
Chicano-Latino Studies Program
Manuel Figueroa, Coordinator
San Ramon 4, Room 116
(209) 294-2848
Minor in Chicano-Latino Studies
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Object Description
| Title | 1986-87 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1986-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 219 |
| Full Text Search | The Chicano-Latino Studies Program is designed to meet several objectives. One of its objectives is to promote an awareness at the historicai and cultural factors that characterize Chicanos and Latinos in the United States. Another is to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of ethnic differences among all peapte. A third is to critically analyze the Chicano experience in terms of significant issues, concepts, theories, and current problems. The program integrates this knowledge into the major academic fietds of study. Accordingly, the courses offered in Chicano-Latino Studies are interdisciplinary in nature. They retlect the various areas at study that will give students an understanding and appreciation of the essence and diversity of Chicanos and other Latinos. The program emphasizes Social, Psychological and Community Studies, Education, History and CUlture, Art, Music, and Literature. Faculty and Facilities The Chicano-Latino Studies Program consists of five full-time faculty and several part-time faculty whose teaching and research expertise cover a broad spectrum, including Anthropology, Education, History, Sociology, Music and Dance. The program administers a Chicano Research Center which is engaged in research and community development and serves as a training center for students. The offices of the program also serve as a resource center for all of the Chicano/Latino student organizations and as an information center for the community. Career Opportunities Chicanos and other Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California. It has been eslimated that in California half the population will be of Mexican ancestry by the year 2000. This segment 'of our population will have a major impact on our society, as its presence translates into an increasing economic and political influence. Crucial social, economic and political decisons will be made which affect this group and the nation at large. The growth at Latino-owned businesses, Spanish language media networks, and potiticai organizations are all indicators of the importance of the Spanish-speaking people in the U.S. economy. Business corporations and government agencies are looking for individuals who have a basic awareness of the Chicano-Latino population. Edvcators, lawyers, civil service employees and other professionals in various careers will enhance their marketability by having a basic knowledge of this population. About half of the students taking Chicano-Latino Studies courses are of non-Mexican origin. They have found that Chicano-Latino Studies courses are personally rewarding because they enable them to understand and relate to persons of different social and cullural backgrounds. Chicano and other Latino students find our courses highly conducive to strengthening their sense of identity and pride in the'" heritage. For more information regarding career options in Chicano-Latino Studies, conlact the Program Coordinator at (209) 294-2848. For academic advising and assistance, students are encouraged to visit the office of Chicano-Latino Studies Program located in San Ramon 4, Room 116. School of Social Sciences Chicano-Latino Studies Program Manuel Figueroa, Coordinator San Ramon 4, Room 116 (209) 294-2848 Minor in Chicano-Latino Studies 219 |
