Carlos Arce Span 245 Introduction to Chicano Mexican American Culture 12112012

This course is a study of the culture of the Chicano/Mexican American student. It analyzes the family, religious institutions,contributions, advancements, and problems of the Chicano/Chicana in the United States and aids students in achieving self-identification and understanding their relationship to their own community. This course, conducted in English, develops insight into the special nature of Chicano/Chicana culture for those outside that culture. It is open to all Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking students.