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MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (MAS)

180. Research Topics in Mexican-American Studies (3) II Introduction to Mexican-American studies from multidisciplinary perspectives. Change course number to 265. See new course number for additional changes. Spring 99

199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

237. Survey of Mexican Folk Music (3) (Identical with MUS 237, which is home).

265. Overview of Mexican-American Studies (3) II Introduction to Mexican-American studies from multidisciplinary perspectives. Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

280. Social Perspectives (3) I II Introduction to Mexican-American studies from various perspectives. Research issues and interpretation in the field; public policy and Mexican origin populations; and social sciences and the professions and impact upon the Mexican-American community.

293. Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

319. Mexican-American Culture (3) I (Identical with ANTH 319, which is home).

330. Minority Groups and American Politics (3) I II (Identical with POL 330, which is home). Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

332. Politics of the Mexican-American Community (3) II (Identical with POL 332, which is home). Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

343. History of the Mexican-American (3) I (Identical with HIST 343, which is home).

350. The Chicano Movement (3) I Exploration and analysis of the origin, nature, dynamics (political, social, cultural), ideology, activities and effects of the Chicano movement of the 1960s. P, at least two MAS courses.

361. The U.S.-Mexico Border Region (3) I (Identical with HIST 361, which is home).

365. Latinos and Latinas: Emerging Contemporary Issues (3) Using a comparative and multi-disciplinary focus this course critically examines major issues in Latino/a scholarship. Major topics include: immigration, political economy, class, the politics of ethnic identity creation and maintenance, the construction of race, gender, sexuality, and policy issues. Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

368. Colonial Mexico (3) I (Identical with HIST 368, which is home).

369. Mexico Since Its Independence (3) II (Identical with HIST 369, which is home).

375. Mexican-Americans in Contemporary Society (3) I A survey of contemporary public policy issues facing Mexican-Americans. Topics are critically evaluated from competing points of view. P, MAS 280, MAS 180, consent of instructor.

380. Introduction to Research Methods (3) I Examination of research methods in general, but with relevant applications to Hispanics residing in the southwestern United States. P, MAS 280, consent of instructor.

393. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

393. Internship

e. Congressional Internship (1-3) S (Identical with POL 393E, which is home).

396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I

399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

403. Mexican and Mexican-American Literature (3) II (Identical with SPAN 403, which is home).

425. Topics in Latino Health (3) I A public health perspective in examining health and mental health issues affecting Latinos residing in the U.S., with particular emphasis on Mexican-Americans. (Identical with PHL 425). May be convened with MAS 525.

429. The U.S.-Mexican Borderlands in Comparative Perspective (3) II (Identical with POL 429, which is home). May be convened with MAS 529.

433. Mexican and Mexican-American Civilization through Literature (3) I (Identical with SPAN 433, which is home).

441. Children's Literature in Spanish (3) I (Identical with SPAN 441, which is home).

444. Mexican and Mexican-American Prose Fiction (3) I II (Identical with SPAN 444, which is home).

446. Mexican and Mexican-American Theater (3) I II (Identical with SPAN 446, which is home).

447. Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) II S (Identical with SPAN 447, which is home).

448. Government and Politics of Mexico (3) I (Identical with POL 448, which is home).

452. Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3) I II (Identical with SPAN 452, which is home).

453B. Mesoamerican Archaeology (3-3) I (Identical with ANTH 453A-453B, which is home).

467. Race and Ethnic Relations (3) I II (Identical with SOC 467, which is home).

473. Spanish for the Classroom Teacher of Spanish (3) II (Identical with SPAN 473, which is home).

480. Advanced Research Methods (4) II Designed to provide students with an exposure to qualitative and quantitative decision-making methods, focusing on the Mexican-American population. 3R, 3L. P, MAS 180, MAS 280. May be convened with MAS 580.

485. Mexicana/Chicana Women's History (3) I CDT Historical survey and sociological analysis of past and present experiences of Mexicanas and Chicanas in the United States. Writing-Emphasis Course*. (Identical with W S 485). May be convened with MAS 585.

493. Internship (3-12) [Rpt./]

496. Seminar

a. Advanced Topics in Chicano Studies (3) I P, at least 15 units of core MAS courses. Writing-Emphasis Course*. May be convened with MAS 596A.

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).

508. The Mexican-American: Cultural Perspective (3) I A critical examination of Mexican-American culture as portrayed in the social sciences. An assessment of the social, political, and economic factors influencing representations of Mexican-Americans. (Identical with ANTH 508, LRC 508, LAS 508).

509. Mexican Immigration (3) I This course will examine immigration from Mexico to the U.S. The course focuses on current immigration issues such as the economic assimilation of immigrants, as well as other social issues.

510. Mexican-American Labor (3) II Examines Mexican-Americans in the labor force. Issues covered include earnings, unionism, labor force participation, etc.

525. Topics in Latino Health (3) I For a description of course topics see MAS 425. (Identical with PHL 525). May be convened with MAS 425.

529. The U.S.-Mexican Borderlands in Comparative Perspective (3) II (Identical with POL 529, which is home). May be convened with MAS 429.

550. Development of Mexican and Mexican-American Literature (3) I (Identical with SPAN 550, which is home).

574. Linguistic Perspectives on Mexican-American Spanish and Bilingualism (3) I II (Identical with SPAN 574, which is home).

580. Advanced Research Methods (4) II For a description of course topics see MAS 480. Graduate-level requirements include a research project. May be convened with MAS 480.

585. Mexicana/Chicana Women's History (3) I For a description of course topics see MAS 485. Graduate-level requirements include a longer writing project and an additional class presentation. (Identical with W S 585). May be convened with MAS 485.

587. Chicana Gender Prespectives (3) II This course provides a cross-disciplinary review of theoretical, empirical, and cultural perspectives of Chicana/Latina women in the U.S. P, MAS 585.

593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

596. Seminar

a. Advanced Topics in Chicano Studies (3) I May be convened with MAS 496A.

599. Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] S

680. Grantsmanship (3) I This course prepares students to be competitive in the art of grantsmanship, i.e. writing a fundable research proposal.

699. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]


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