Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
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Description
Would you like to enhance your studies with knowledge of the Chicano and Latino populations in the U.S.? Learn about the culture, history, migration, health issues and media representations of these populations, and apply that knowledge to your career interests.
In the concentration of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies, you will gain general knowledge about the Chicana/o and Latina/o populations in the United States and the U.S.-Mexico border. The core requirements will focus on this population’s experiences, history, culture, and socio-economic status.
The core requirements focus on these populations' cultural, economic, sociological, historical, psychological and artistic experiences. In the remaining credit hours, students may select from courses in a variety of topics including:
- community development
- diversity in education
- film and the media
- health issues
- immigration and migration
- language and bilingualism
- literature and performance
- politics and policy
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
- All electives must be taken in TCL (Transborder Chicano/a and Latin/oa) courses.
Core Requirements: 6 credit hours (Take one course from each grouping)
TCL 201 Transborder Society and Culture I: Interdisciplinary Approaches
OR
TCL 202 Transborder Society and Culture II: Contemporary Issues
AND
TCL/HST 331 Mexican American History to 1900
OR
TCL/HST 332 Mexican American History Since 1900
Electives: 12 credit hours
Minimum 9 upper division credit hours required. Choose elective courses from the following:
TCL Elective (3)
TCL Upper Division Elective (9)
Notes: Select any TCL course except TCL 331/HST 331 or TCL 332/HST 332.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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