Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Social Justice - Chicano/Chicana Studies

Los Medanos College

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Chicano/a Studies for Transfer Degree at Los Medanos College will grant students the opportunity to examine, analyze and explore the history, politics and social movements of the Chicano/Chicana in the United States. By studying the foundational intersections of race, gender, language and geographic origin of the Chicano/a movement, students will be able to relate to contemporary issues facing America today. The course sequence will enrich students' multicultural knowledge that will apply to other areas of study. The degree requires a minimum of 18 units lower division work in Chicano/a Studies and related disciplines and is combined with the California State General Education Pattern to prepare students to take upper division courses at a California State University.Program Learning Outcomes - 1. Read, write and discuss orally a variety of texts written by and about Chicanos/as and the Chicano/a movement. 2. Use art, film, music, and literature to critically examine and explore the history and struggle of Chicanos/as in the United States and throughout Latin America. 3. Analyze the histories and experiences of Chicanos/as and the contributions they have made to social justice and the fight for equality in the United States. 4. Examine the ethical and moral implications inherent in the experiences of Chicanos/as in their quest for social, moral and economic justice. 5. Compare and contrast the Chicano/a experience with other experiences that are a part of or separate from the Latin American tradition.

Los Medanos College