Chicano/Latino Studies

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www.pdx.edu/chla

  • Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies
  • Certificate in Chicano/Latino Studies

Chicano/Latino studies is the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political, economic, and historical forces that have shaped the development of the people of Mexico and other Latin American countries in the United States over the past 300 years. Emphasis is on the experience of the Chicano and other Latinos as residents and citizens in the United States and not in their countries of origin or descent.

The Chicano/Latino experience predates from the mid-19th century when territories belonging to Mexico were occupied by the United States. Latinos living in the United States have, over the years, developed a rich and extensive literature. They have been involved in all aspects of American life and have made major contributions in all areas of society.

Graduates with a minor or certificate in Chicano/Latino studies will have augmented their major field of study by broadening their scope of knowledge. They will have gained important insight into a very different culture within U.S. borders. This increased awareness and insight will lead to successful interaction on many levels of society. Graduates also will be better prepared to enter the work force with its rapidly changing demographics.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Chicano/Latino Studies minor

Chicano/Latino Studies Certificate

Chicano Latino Courses

Chicano/Latino Studies Certificate

Requirements

A candidate for a certificate must satisfy all University requirements for a baccalaureate degree with an academic major in any field.  A Chicano/Latino Studies Certificate may be pursued as a post-baccalaureate program.  A student pursuing a certificate in Chicano/Latino Studies must complete 36 credits, distributed as follows:

Core courses: (16 credits)

ChLa 201Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies

4

ChLa 301UChicano/Latino Communities

4

ChLa 302USurvey of Chicano/Latino Literature

4

ChLa 303UChicana/Latina Experience

4

Spanish Language Proficiency (8 credits)

Span 301Third-year Spanish

4

Span 302Third-year Spanish

4

Upper-division electives from the following: (12 credits)

One 400-level course and two other from the following:

ChLa 325/Hst 325Mexican American/Chicano History I, 1492-1900

4

ChLa 326U/Hst 326UMexican American/Chicano History II, 1900-Present

4

ChLa 330ULatino Popular Culture

4

ChLa 375USouthwestern Borderlands

4

ChLa 380ULatinos in the Economy and Politics

4

ChLa 390ULatinos in the Pacific Northwest

4

ChLa 399Special Studies

8

ChLa 405Reading and Conference

4

ChLa 407Seminar

4

ChLa 408Workshop

4

ChLa 410Selected Studies

8

ChLa 411Chicano/Latino History Seminar

4

ChLa 414Chicano/Latino Literature

4

ChLa 450ULatinos in Education

4

Total Credit Hours: 36