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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An analysis of children’s literature written about and for Chicano/Latino children both in the U.S. and abroad. Students will review and analyze the literature for style and content. Includes the study of literature collections from the Spanishspeaking community. Prerequisite: Functional Spanish language skills.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A comparative analysis of the history, literature, philosophy, religion, music, visual and performing arts, and popular culture as they have developed in Chicano and Latino society from their historical origins in Mexico and Latin America. Course focuses on humanistic works and interpretations in Mexico since the Revolution in comparison to the development of contemporary Chicano/Latino humanities since the 1960s. Satisfies upper-division ethnic studies in GE, category C4 (Comparative Perspectives). Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division students or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
A historical analysis of bilingual/cross-cultural education in the United States. The course covers bilingual/cross-cultural education concepts and the assessment of existing models programs and their impact on Latinos and other language minority students. Bilingual education topics include: historical and legal perspectives, philosophy and goals, program models, first and second language acquisition, ESL, technology, cognitive and affective development of children, minority perspectives on schooling, and empowering language-minority students. Note: restricted to upper-division students. Prerequisite: CALS 458.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces majors to advanced research techniques in order to enhance their research and information literacy competencies. A brief history of the field and an overview of current debates in the discipline will also be presented. This class is a prerequisite for CALS 426, CALS 445, CALS 456, and CALS 480.
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2.00 Credits
A general science course taught bilingually (Spanish/English) and designed to give linguistic and cultural depth in the basic science areas required for the liberal education of future school teachers. To include areas of study in the biological, physical, and earth sciences. Prerequisite: functional Spanish language skills and completion of GE science requirements (Areas B1 and B2). Prerequisite: CALS 225 or Intermediate-level Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
A general mathematics course for teachers taught bilingually (Spanish/English). It is designed to give linguistic and cultural depth in the mathematics required for the liberal education of future school teachers. Includes number concepts, number systems and problem solving, metrics, geometry, and probability and statistics. Prerequisite: functional Spanish language skills and completion of GE mathematics requirements (Area B4). Prerequisite: CALS 225 or Intermediate-level Spanish.
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4.00 Credits
A detailed study of representative authors, genre, period, or region, in consideration of socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts. Requires critical discussion in class, annotated bibliography, and senior-level term paper. Prerequisite: Upperdivision standing and CALS 458.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An analysis of art as expressed in the historical culture of Chicanos and Latinos, from ancient times to the present. A cultural art history approach. Field trips. Includes a studio practicum when offered for 4 units. Satisfies ethnic studies in GE, category C1 (Ethnic Studies in the Fine Arts). Prerequisite: CALS 451.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth analysis of selected topics from the area of Chicano/Latino studies. Using current analytical models and research techniques, students will examine in an integrative manner a specific topic for preparing a research paper and oral presentations. Course serves as a summative seminar for CALS Subject-Matter Preparation program students. Pre-Credential students are also required to prepare a self-assessment portfolio. Class is restricted to CALS majors who are graduating seniors or pre-student teaching credential candidates enrolled in the CALS Subject- Matter program. Prerequisite: Completion of CALS core classes or—if student is in final semester—may be taken concurrently with core classes.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent study on a special topic for upper-division students. Arranged by consultation with adviser. Prerequisite: Senior status and completion of most CALS core classes.
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