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SPRING QUARTER 2008
CHICANO 143 LEC 1: Mestizaje: History of Diverse Racial/Cultural Roots of Mexico
TR 2:00PM -- 3:50PM    BROAD 2100A
Romero, Robert C.
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Lecture, four hours. Historical examination of diverse racial and cultural roots of Chicanas and Chicanos. Utilizing theoretical frameworks of "mestizaje," "Aztlán," "indigenismo," "La Raza Cósmica," and "la tercera raíz," examination of some important groups who have contributed to formation of Mexican national culture. Development of race relations in Mexico during colonial period, with focus on analysis of Nahuas (Aztecs), Mixtecs, Spaniards, and African slave population. Analysis of Asian immigration to Mexico and California during national period, specifically examination of migration and adaptation experiences of Chinese, Japanese, and Punjabi-Indian immigrants. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructor Office Phone Number E-Mail Address Office Hours
Romero, Robert C.    7355 Bunche Hall 310-206-2813 rcromero@chavez.ucla.edu
Teaching Assistant Office Phone Number E-Mail Address Office Hours
ALVAREZ, CRYSTAL   (1) 7387 Bunche Hall crystal.r.alvarez@gmail.com

Final Exam Code: (30)

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