Honors Chicano Hist to 1877

Catalog description

Traces the cultural, racial, economic, literary, and political history of Mexican Americans, in the context of general U.S. History, to 1877. Covers the scope of U.S. history to 1877, analyzing the role that Chicanos have played in the United States and the changes that role has undergone. Highlights student research, writing, and reporting, both individually and as part of a learning community, and will often meet in a seminar format. This honors course provides enhanced academic rigor with demands that exceed those of a standard version of the course. Critical, analytical written work is the primary means of evaluation. HIST 21A, HIST 21AH, ETHN 21A, and ETHN 21AH are cross-listed courses. Students may enroll in one course for credit, but not more than one. May be offered in a distance-learning format. CAB GE D, F, Cal-GETC 4,6 (Beg F'21).