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Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Chicana/o Studies 168E
The History of Chicano Movement
Winter 2007
Instructor: Roberto Hern�ndez
Time: Mon & Wed 10-11:15am
Email:
tochtli@umail.ucsb.edu
Place: GIRVETZ 2115
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Office: 4511 South Hall
Course Website:
http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~tochtli
Office Hours: Tues 2-4pm or by appt.
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Course Description: This course is an introduction and examination of the Chicano Movement of the 1960's and 1970's.
We will consider the historical context, political institutions, cultural formations, questions of identities and resistance that gave rise to El Movimiento.
The course will consider both the History and Historiography of the Chicano Movement and analyze its ongoing legacies. As such, we will investigate the mobilization of diverse groups of people including farm workers, students, youth, community activists, women and artists.
In particular, we will explore the various issues and struggles that Chicanas and Chicanos organized themselves around, such as labor rights, education, the Vietnam War, police brutality, racism, sexism, class exploitation, political exclusion, and cultural awareness/recovery.
Students will gain insight into diverse ideologies, theories and legacies of the Chicano Movement and consider their relevance for contemporary issues, debates and scholarship in the interdisciplinary field of Chicana/o Studies.
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*Objectives: Students completing CH ST 168E will be familiar with:
�***** History of the Chicano Movement and organizations
�***** History of the fields of Chicana Studies and Chicano Studies
�***** Intellectual History of various Chicana/o Studies theories
�***** Contemporary relevance and relationship between Chicana/o movement, Chicana/o Studies' intellectual production and society at large
Required Readings:
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Ernesto Ch�vez, ��Mi Raza Primero!� Nationalism, Identity, and Insurgency in the Chicano Movement in Los Angeles, 1966-1978. Los Angeles: University of California Press, 2002.
George Mariscal, Brown-Eyed Children of the Sun: Lessons from the Chicano Movement, 1965-1975.* Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2005.
Lorena Oropeza and Dionne Espinoza, Enriqueta Vasquez and the Chicano Movement: Writings from 'El Grito del Norte'.* Houston: Arte P�blico Press, 2006.
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COURSE READER: Additional readings will be in a Course Reader that will be available at Alternative Copy in Isla Vista (6556 Pardall Rd; 805-968-1055) by the end of the week.
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HANDOUTS: On a few occasions, I may supplement some of the book and reader material with short handouts. When this is the case, I will announce it in advance.
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Organization of Course:* This will be a lecture/discussion-based course, which will require you actively and critically read and engage the course materials. The course will also be focused on developing your research and writing skills. Students will have a written midterm (3 pages) and a written final (4 pages) that will emphasize critical thinking, analysis and writing. You will also conduct a multi-phased, historical research project (10-12 or 12-15 pages).
Course Requirements/Grading Scale:
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ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS DISCUSSIONS************* 10%
Your presence/participation is vital your success.* Active participation requires that you complete readings before class, come prepared to discuss and share your own insights, questions, and criticisms. More than two unexcused absences will lower your grade.* If you need to miss class, please let me know ahead of time.
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Facilitate Discussion: You will be responsible for leading one discussion on an assigned reading. This includes a brief summary of the main arguments and ideas and bringing points of discussion for the class, such as your own questions, things you appreciated about the article, a critical assessment, how it relates to larger questions or themes we�ve studied or to other authors� arguments and/or ideas.
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MIDTERM: 3 pages written, take home exam—
(DUE: Monday, Feb. 12)******** 20%
The midterm will be based on the readings, lectures and films. It will require that you show understanding of the course material, both in content and analysis. Two possible questions will be provided and you must choose one to write about.
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MULTI-PHASED RESEARCH PAPER
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Topic Statement: One paragraph—
(DUE: Monday, Jan. 29)****************************** 5%
Identify your research topic and relate it to course themes.
Your research topic must be approved before proceeding.
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Annotated Bibliography—
(DUE: Wednesday, Feb. 21)************************************* 15%
Identify at least three books and three articles you will use for your paper.
Write three sentences on the relevance of each or a two-page literature review.
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Final Paper: 8-10 pages, w/bibliography—
(DUE: Wednesday, March 14)* 30%
Make sure to make use of Office Hours early and throughout the Quarter.
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FINAL EXAM: 4 pages written, exam—
(EXAM DATE: Tuesday, March 20)** 20%
The final exam will be based on the readings, lectures and films after the midterm. It will similarly require that you show understanding of the course material, both in content and analysis. However, two study questions will be provided in advance and on the day of the exam, I will decide which one you will write about.
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EXTRA CREDIT: There will only be one extra credit opportunity (TBA).
NOTE:** All writing for this course must be typed in 12-point font, Times New Roman (or equivalent), double-spaced, with 1� margins and a standard form of citation. All late papers will be penalized. Do not use websites as main sources for your assignments, however you may use official academic journals available on-line. Do not go over length limits given on assignments. If you have difficulties with course requirements please come see me early in the quarter to discuss goals for improvement.
Course Outline / Reading and Lecture Schedule
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Please have readings done for the day that they are listed.
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Week 1: Course and Syllabus Overview and General Introduction
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January 8: ****** Welcoming and Introductions
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January 10: **** History, Historiography, and Chicano Studies
******************** Roberto Rodriguez, "The Origins and History of The Chicano Movement"
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http://www.jsri.msu.edu/RandS/research/ops/oc07.html
******************** Handout: First NCCSS (National Caucus of Chicano Social Scientists) Newsletter
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Week 2: Historical Overview: Before El Movimiento—Before Chicano Studies
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January 15: **** Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday* (HOLIDAY) ************* NO CLASS
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January 17:***** The Mexican American Generation and Scholarship
Lorena Oropeza, �Raza Si! �Guerra No!: Chapter One (IN READER & On Reserve)
Octavio Romano, "The Anthropology and Sociology of Mexican-Americans" and "The Historical & Intellectual Presence of Mexican-Americans" (IN READER & On Reserve)**********
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