<p>(Formerly numbered Chicana and Chicano Studies 138A.) Seminar, four hours. Investigation of theories of spatial formation and their import for study of race and ethnicity in the U.S. Theories of space and place from interdisciplinary list of readings to investigate ways racial formation is embedded in property, maps, streets, and borders. Themes include introduction to spatial theory, settler colonialism, critical cartography, boundaries, and transgression. How space has shaped racial formation in multiracial places. Investigation of ways space, place, and race operate in maps, built environment, and multimedia world. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Chicana/o and Central American Studies

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department researches and analyzes the life, history, and culture of Mexican-origin people within the U.S., as well as of other Latina/Latino and indigenous populations in the Americas.

General Catalog

Space, Place, and Race

CCAS 138A

4 units