General Catalog 2021-22

(Formerly numbered Chicana and Chicano Studies 282.) Seminar, three hours. Legal history of Chicanas/Chicanos in U.S. from mid-19th century to present, with emphasis on critical race theory. Examination of landmark legislation and key appellate decisions that have impacted Chicano/Latino community. Topics include critical race theory, Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, legal construction of Mexican American racial identity, historic educational segregation, contemporary educational issues, jury rights, Chicano movement, and undocumented immigration. S/U or letter grading.