History of Los Angeles

HIST M155 - History of Los Angeles

<p>(Formerly numbered Chicana and Chicano Studies M183.) (Same as History M155.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Social, economic, cultural, and political development of Los Angeles and its environs from time of its founding to present. Emphasis on diverse peoples of area, changing physical environment, various interpretations of city, and Los Angeles’ place among American urban centers. P/NP 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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History of Los Angeles

CCAS M183

4 units