<p>(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.</p>

Chicana/o and Central American Studies

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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.

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Chicana/Chicano Legal History

CCAS 282

4 units