CHICANO STUDIES 7

THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I

Mr. John J. Morales Phone: 818.364.7679

Office: Instructional Building Cubicle 11 E-mail: profetkt2@yahoo.com

Hours: M – Th 7:00- 7:30 a.m. (CSB-107), M – W 12:10 – 1:30 (INST)

Course Description

In order to fully understand the socio-political roots of the Mexican-American/Chicano community in the United Sates, it is imperative Chicano scholars examine the roots of our experience in North America. This class is an introductory history course of the Mexican community in the United States. This class will emphasize Pre-Columbian society to the Conquest of Mexico, through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and its impact on the communities of Mexicans living in the Southwest during the era of Manifest Destiny.

Books

Wetherford, Indian Givers

Chicano Studies 7 Reader

Class Requirements

Books

Students with three unexcused absences may be dropped from the class.

Attendance and participation is also required in discussion

All assignments MUST BE TYPED IN MLA style.

Any late work is unacceptable. NO LATE WORK.

Grades

Attendance & Participation 10%

Assignments 25 points each

Quizzes 100 points each

2 Mid-terms 50 points each

Final 50 points

There will be NO MAKE UP EXAMS.

You are expected to read texts and materials. Participation equals discussion.

SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.