Chicanx and Latinx Studies Minor

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The Chicanx/Latinx minor offers students majoring in another discipline the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of Chicanx and Latinx groups in the US. The minor allows an exploration of politics, immigration, art, history, and culture in Latinx communities. This course of study will help prepare students to participate effectively fields such as education, politics, health, immigration law, and community organizing.

Minor Requirements (15 units)

Required Courses

Take the following 6 units:

ES 100 - Introduction to Social Justice in Communities of Color Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-F-ES; Social Justice
ES 300W - Writing for Social Justice Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice; UWR

Electives

Choose three (3) courses for 9 units from the following:

ES 320 - The Chicano/a Movement Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Social Justice
ES 321 - Chicana Feminisms Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 322 - Oral Traditions Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 323 - Latinx and Latin American Film Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice
ES 324 - Latin American Immigration Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 325 - Mexico Before Spain Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice
ES 326 - Peoples of Central America Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Social Justice
ES 327 - Decolonize Your Diet Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Sustainability