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January 4, 2018 This will provide an overview and survey of Chicano Latinx history beginning with pre-Columbian origins, with emphasis on the period since 1848 in the United States Southwest to the present. Students will survey the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the Mexican American and Latino/a experience within the context of U.S. history. Students will also critically analyze the roles and contributions that Mexican Americans and Latina/os have played in the development of the United States with comparisons to other groups. Students will be able to: •Actively engage in the complex multicultural pasts by integrating historical understanding within historical thinking skills •Assess the history and culture of people of Mexican and Latin American origins in the United States, specifically within the region of the Southwest.
1 Course Description Student Learning Objectives ICS32: Chicanx and Latinx History Course Information: CRN 35058, Section 2 Meetings: Monday 6:30pm-10:20pm, Location: MLC113 Chicanx Latinx Studies Department, De Anza College, Winter 2018 Instructor: Juan A. Gamboa Jr. Contact: [email protected] ( Office: Multicultural Center (MCC) 14B Office Hours: Mon /Wed 1:30-2:30pm and Tu/Th Morning by Appt mailto: [email protected] mailto: [email protected] January 4, .James Diego Vigil. From Indians to Chicanos, 3rd Edition. Waveland Press, Inc, 2012.
2. Elizabeth “Betita†Martinez. 500 Years of Chicana Women’s History. 5th Printing, Rutgers University Press, 2010. 3.Ilan Stavans and Lalo Alcaraz.
Latino U.S.A. A C a r t o o n H i s t o r y, 1 5 t h Anniversary Edition. Basic Books Press, 2012. Assignment Points (Mas o menos) • PTEAAA 25 Total /5 Each • Midterm Essay 15 • Historical Artifact 10 • Participation 20 • Final Exam Essay&Project Total 2 Textbooks Grade Criteria and Assessments January 4, =A, 90-92=A-, 86-89=B+, 83-85=B, 80-82=B-, 76-79=C+, 70-75=C, 0-69=no pass You are expected to complete assigned readings and engage in class discussion. In order to guide your understanding of the readings for deeper comprehension and richer class discussion, you will complete PTEAAA Reading Reflections.
You will complete the worksheet (available on Canvas) based on ONE of the assigned readings for the week. Due at the beginning of class and must be uploaded to Canvas by start of class. During the quarter you will be submitting a critical thinking essay (minimum 3 pages). This essays must reflect assigned readings, notes from lecture, class discussion, guest speakers and/or films in class. These are more than just summaries, and require you to demonstrate thoughtful reflection and critical assessment of the literature as it relates to your experiences.
An “Grading Sheet†must be attached which provides central questions and a detailed list of criteria that will be emailed. This assignment is an opportunity for you to do some research or share a part of your own family history. There are TWO PARTS to this assignment. FIRST is to bring something to class such as a photo, a song, musical instr ument, sculpture, ima ge, newspaper clipping, magazine, an object or even a print-out of a website that reflects Chicanx Latinx history. SECOND, you will attach a short paper about what you chose to bring in, how and where you came across it and what you find interesting about it.
More details coming. You will be expected to ACTIVELY participate in class discussions and activities. We learn from each other as well as from the instructor. You will also be expected to take notes, engage in class discussion, activities, writing exercises and journals. Your presence and participation in class is directly correlated to your participation grade.
It is VERY important for you to show up on time and be engaged. 3 Grading Scale PTEAAA Midterm Essay Historical Artifact Participation January 4, 2018 Office Hour Meeting (5 points) with Instructor or Mentors Visit 1 Due Date by Week 4, Monday, 1/29 Visit 2 Due Date by Week 8, Monday, 2/26 Meeting with me or your peer mentor for a one-on-one meeting is an important part of helping you to achieve your best in this course. You should see this as an opportunity to check in on your performance, clarify any questions you may have on assignments, readings or class. Your Peer Mentor will host office hours meetings where she/he can provide you with feedback on your writing and clear up any questions you may have from lecture week to week.
When you meet with him/her/they, he/she/they can help you assess your reading, writing and study skills and point you to other campus resources, enabling you to do your very best in this course. The Final Exam consists of a two parts. FIRST, you will be submitting a critical thinking essay (minimum 3 pages) that must reflect assigned readings, notes from lecture, class discussion, guest speakers and/or films in class as you did for the mid-term.An “Grading Sheet†must be attached which provides central questions and a detailed list of criteria that will be emailed. SECOND, you will choose your team (up to 3 people max) to make a creative histor y posterboard that reflect ONE significant event in Chicanx Latinx history, more details coming soon.
You will be required to give a presentation on the day of the final exam: Communicate with me. If you have any questions or concerns about this class, please let me know. This is particularly important if you experience a family or medical emergency that interferes with your performance in the course. Cell Phones/Laptops: I ask that you respect the learning experience of others: L a p to p s , ce l l p h o n e s a n d o t h e r electronic devices MUST BE TURNED OFF and stowed away for the duration of our meeting. Do not study for another class, read the newspaper, take a nap, play games on your phone or laptop, or send text messages during class time.
You will be asked to put away distractive devices the first time. Repeated offense will result negatively on your participation and points will be deducted. 4 Peer Mentors and Office Hour Meetings Final Exam and Creative Project Course Policies January 4, 2018 Late Policy: All assignments must be submitted during class and on Canvas on the due date unless stated in class. Every class meeting the assignment is late, I will reduce your grade by 5% for up to 2 weeks. Any assignment submitted after two weeks can only earn a maximum of 50% of the assignment points.
This expectation also applies to students who are absent. For classroom presentation, there are no makeups. Policy on Academic Honor Code: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Examples of such dishonesty include cheating on exams, plagiarizing on writing assignments, or violating other codes of academic integrity. Men of Color Program (MC2) provides a space and resources where men of color can succeed in college and beyond.
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Located in the Lower Level of the Campus Center. For more information, visit EOPS/CARE provides eligible students with support ser vices such as early registration, personal/academic counseling, transfer assistance and may include grants and books. Located in the Lower Level of the Campus Center. Math, Sciences and Technology Resource Center in S43 Academic Skills Center in AT 302 General Subject Tutoring in AT 305 De Anza College views disability as an important aspect of diversity, and is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. Disability Support Services (DSS) is the campus office that collaborates with 5 Course Policies Late Policy Student Support Programs and Services January 4, 2018 students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations • If you have, or think you have, a disability in any area such as, mental health, attention, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical, please contact DSS to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations. • If you are registered with DSS and have accommodations set by a DSS counselor, please be sure that your instructor has received your accommodation letter from Clockwork early in the quarter to review how the accommodations will be applied in the course. 
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We encourage you to work with DSS and your faculty as early in the quarter as possible so that we may ensure that your learning experience is accessible and successful.
 DSS Location: RSS Building, Suite 141. Phone: . On the web: Email: [email protected] 6 Student Support Programs and Services Disability Services and Accommodations mailto: [email protected] January 4, ICS32 Chican0/a Latino/a History Course Schedule Date Topic What to Read What’s due Week 1 1/8 Welcome and Introductions Ancient Mesoamerica 1 Review Syllabus Vigil and Martinez Intro. Week 2 1/15 Dr.MLK Holiday - NO CLASS Vigil Ch. 1-2 Martinez, p.1-9 Week 3 1/22 Ancient Mesoamerica 2, Spanish Colonial Era, Nationalism and Independence Vigil, p.58-64 & p.73-89 Martinez, p.
10-24 Stavans, p.12-26 PTEAAA 1 Week 4 1/29 Westward Expansion and the U.S. War on Mexico Vigil, Ch..7 Martinez, p.25-35 Stavans, p.27-43 PTEAAA 2 OH Meeting 1 Week 5 2/5 Industrialization, Imperialism and Immigration Vigil, Ch. 8 (p.) Martinez, p.36-60 Stavans, p.49-69 Midterm Essay Week 6 2/12 Americanization and Schools World War 2 Era Part 1 Vigil, Ch.8 (p.) Martinez, p.62-77 Stavans, p.71-86 PTEAAA 3 Week 7 2/19 President’s Holiday - NO CLASS Vigil, Ch.8 (p.) Martinez, p.81-98 Stavans, p.87-92 Week 8 2/26 World War 2 Era Part 2 Searching for Aztlan: Land Rights and Si Se Puede! The Farm Workers Movement Vigil, Ch.) Martinez, p. Stavans, p.
PTEAAA 4 OH Meeting 2 Week 9 3/5 The Chicano Movement: Youth and Political Power Vigil, Ch.) Martinez, p. Historical Artifact Week /12 Cultural Arts and the Decline of the Movement Vigil, Ch.) Stavans, p. Martinez, p. PTEAAA 5 Week /19 Legacies and the Quest for Social Justice Today Vigil, Ch. 10 Stavans, p.
Martinez, p. Week /26 Final Exam Monday, 3/27 6:15-8:15 Final Essay Creative Project Note: This Syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the class. Notice will be given in advance. Vigil = From Indians to Chicanos Martinez = 500 Years of Chicano Women’s History Stavans = Latino U.S.A.Cartoon History Maria and John have been married for 2 years and just learned that they are pregnant. 1.
They have been renting a small apartment but decide to purchase a house. They find one that is selling for 5,000. They decide to make a 20% down payment They are considering 2 financing options: Option 1: a 3.4% interest 30-year mortgage: Option 2: a 2.9% interest 15-year mortgage: Answer the following questions showing all your work to reach each answer. A.Which option will result in a lower monthly payment if they take the full term of the mortgage? B.
Which option will result in the most total interest if they take the full term of the mortgage? Answer the questions showing all your work to reach each answer 2. They decide to shop for furnishings for the new house. They choose items that amount to
,600.00. The store has 2 simple interest options for purchasing: Option 1: 20% down payment and financing at 6.4% simple interes t per year for 2 years.Option 2: no down payment and financing at 6.5% simple interest for 3 years. Answer each of the following questions separately, showing all your work to reach each answer. A. Which option will result in smaller total finance charge? B.
Which option will result in the smaller monthly payment ? C. If they decide to defer any purchases and take a
,600 bonus that Maria will be getting from work and invest it at 2.5% per year simple interest , how long will it need to be invested to earn 0 interest D. If they decide to defer any purchases and invest the 00.00 bonus at 1.5% interest compounded every month , how much interest will they earn in 3 years? 3.Maria and John have decided that once they live in a house, they want to have a pet. They go to an animal shelter and find several pets that they would love to take home. There are 8 Siamese cats, 12 common cats, 6 German Shepherds, 5 Labrador Retrievers, and 11 mixed-breed dogs. Since they can’t decide, they place all the adoption cards in a container and draw one. Answer each of the following questions separately, showing all your work to reach each answer.
A. What is the probability that they select a cat? B. What is the probability that they select either a common cat or a Labrador Retriever dog? C.
What is the probability that if they select a dog, that it is not a mixed breed? D. What are the odds in favor of and against choosing a Siamese cat? 4. Before the baby is born, John and Mary want to take a vacation to Gatlinburg, TN.
They can travel in January or August. They do some research about the weather in January and in August in 2018. Using the information below answer the following questions. Answer each of the following questions separately, showing all your work to reach each answer A. In which month was the difference between the mean high temperature and the mean low temperature smaller ?
Show all your calculations to support your answer. B. In which month was the difference between the median high temperature and the median low temperature larger ? Show all your calculations to support your answer. Day High (°F) Low (°F) 1 jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan .. jan ..9 Day High (°F) Low (°F) 1 aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug .. aug ..9 ICS32 Chicano/a History Prof.
Gamboa Final Essay Guidelines Essential Information • 15% of overall grade • 3-5 full pages each essay • Due Date: Monday, 3/26 • Upload to Canvas ONLY • Include paragraph on grade self-reflection Select ONE essay question below. Your essays should be between 3-5 FULL pages. Your explanation should be based on analysis and evidence. You must use, analyze, and cite specific examples from the readings to support your claims. Remember; this is not a summary, but a critical analysis/reflection!
Be sure to address all questions within the prompt that you select. 1. To what extent did Chicanx and Latinx demonstration of patriotic duty through military service during WWII benefit them socially (and/or politically) afterwards? (Consider cases of Felix Longoria, GI Forum, Hector Garcia, Civil Rights Orgs, etc) 2. Was the Chicano Movement successful? How do you know?
What were some of the key strategies/efforts used? What were some of the gains/victories (culturally, politically, socially, educationally)? To what extent is the Chicanx Movement still relevant to today? 3. What was the role of Chicanas in the s?
How did they participate and/or lead in political/social struggles of the time? How did female activists challenge their male counterparts and bring these important issues to the table? 4. Why did the Chicano Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s decline? What were some of the strategies/efforts used to subvert or extinguish the movement? (Consider the Chicano Moratorium, Internal and External Factors) ICS32 Chicano/a History Prof.
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Chicano/a Latinx History: A Comprehensive OverviewIntroduction
The Chicano/a Latinx historical experience in the United States is profoundly nuanced and intertwined with the broader context of U.S. history. This overview will encompass the pre-Colombian origins, the significant transformations that followed, particularly since 1848 (the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo), and the ongoing implications for Mexican Americans and the broader Latinx community today. By engaging with this history, there is a profound understanding of the contributions, struggles, and resilience of this community, which has been pivotal in shaping the social, political, and cultural landscape of the United States.
Pre-Colombian Era
Before the arrival of Spanish colonizers, the geographic areas now constituted by the United States Southwest were home to various indigenous civilizations, including the Aztec and the Pueblo peoples (Vigil, 2012). These communities had rich cultures, distinct languages, and advanced agricultural practices. Their experiences and histories set the stage for the subsequent tumultuous interactions with European colonizers.
The Impact of Colonization and the War with Mexico
The Spanish colonial period began in the 16th century and lasted for nearly three centuries, creating a complex framework of mixed cultures known as mestizaje. This early blending of cultures had lasting impacts and contributed to the emergence of Chicano identity (Martinez, 2010). However, following the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), which culminated in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, a significant portion of Mexico was ceded to the United States. Approximately 80,000 Mexicans found themselves living in a new nation, often facing discrimination and marginalization (Stavans & Alcaraz, 2012).
Social and Economic Challenges
The transformation into American citizens was fraught with challenges. Economically, many Mexican Americans faced land dispossession as Anglo settlers took ownership of lands previously held by Mexicans (Vigil, 2012). Simultaneously, these communities grappled with racial discrimination, exclusionary policies, and social disenfranchisement. Despite these barriers, Mexican Americans established themselves in various trade and agricultural sectors, thereby shaping local economies (Martinez, 2010).
The Chicano Movement: A Fight for Rights and Recognition
The 1960s and 1970s marked a significant turning point with the Chicano Movement—an effort aimed at achieving social, political, and economic rights for Mexican Americans. Key events such as the formation of organizations like the United Farm Workers and the establishment of the Chicano Moratorium demonstrated the community's growing political consciousness. They organized protests, created art, and fought for educational reforms, all of which were aimed at addressing systemic racism and inequality (Vigil, 2012).
The movement succeeded in several areas, including educational access, political representation, and cultural pride. However, it also faced internal divisions and external challenges in the subsequent decades. While it garnered significant victories, the movement's effectiveness waned by the late 1970s, as it faced challenges, including governmental repression and co-optation (Martinez, 2010).
Chicanas: Pioneers of Change
While much of the narrative around the Chicano Movement emphasized male leaders, Chicanas played crucial roles in political and social struggles. Women like Dolores Huerta and Gloria Anzaldúa championed rights alongside their male counterparts, advocating for labor rights and challenging patriarchal norms within their communities (Martinez, 2010). Their contributions highlighted the interconnected struggles of gender and ethnic identity within sociopolitical advocacy.
Ongoing Struggles and Contemporary Relevance
The legacy of the Chicano Movement continues to resonate today, as issues of immigration reform, racial injustice, and representation remain at the forefront of national discourse. Movements such as Black Lives Matter have also forged connections with Chicano rights advocates, emphasizing a unified struggle against systemic oppression (Stavans & Alcaraz, 2012).
Issues such as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) discuss the challenges faced by immigrant communities, further underscoring the contemporary relevance of Chicano and Latinx advocacy—rooted in the long-standing traditions of resistance and resilience.
Conclusion
The history of Chicanos and Latinxs in the United States is marked by endurance in the face of multifaceted challenges. By critically analyzing this history through various lenses—social, political, and cultural—students can appreciate the complexity of the Chicano experience. Understanding these historical strands offers a holistic view of Chicano/a identity, which continues to evolve and challenge contemporary American society. As this course unfolds, students will engage with historical accounts and reflect deeply on the Mexican American and Latinx contributions, ultimately recognizing their integral role in shaping the United States' multifaceted narrative.
References
1. Martínez, E. (2010). 500 Years of Chicano Women’s History. Rutgers University Press.
2. Stavans, I., & Alcaraz, L. (2012). Latino U.S.A.: A Cartoon History. Basic Books.
3. Vigil, J. D. (2012). From Indians to Chicanos. Waveland Press, Inc.
4. Anzaldúa, G. (1987). Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza. Aunt Lute Books.
5. Garcia, H. (1990). Chicano Politics and Society in the Late Twentieth Century. University of Chicago Press.
6. Rodriguez, R. (2006). The Two Languages of Chicanos: A Double-Edged Sword. In Chicano Studies Reader (Vol. 2).
7. Acuña, R. (2015). Occupied America: A History of Chicanos. Longman.
8. Menchaca, M. (2001). The Mexican Nationality and the Mexican American Experience: 1848 to the Present. Journal of American History.
9. Orozco, F. (2014). The Latino Political Influence in the United States: An Overview. PS: Political Science & Politics.
10. López, M. (2009). Chicana Feminism: A Movement Yet to Come. Diálogos: A Journal of Chicana Studies.
Self-Reflection
In writing this essay, I acknowledge that the Chicano/a Latinx history is vast and multifaceted. I believe the clear thesis and the depth of analysis warrant a grade of A (93). The essay could further benefit from additional personal reflections on the material, which I plan to incorporate in future assignments. I aim to enhance my articulation of complex histories and their continued relevance to contemporary issues.