Requirements for the Major
A major in Chicanx Latinx Studies requires a minimum of ten (10) courses in the subject area, including a senior thesis or senior project, but excluding the Spanish Language classes (SPAN 044 SC, SPAN 065 CH, or equivalent).
Language Requirement:
All CLS majors must demonstrate fluency in Spanish by completing SPAN 65CH (Spanish for Bilinguals), SPAN 044, an equivalent course, or a language assessment.
Required Courses:
Three courses from the following list of introductory courses:
One course from each of the three areas of concentration:
- Educación: Identities, Cultures and Communities
- Experiencia: Literature, Music and Representation
- Sin Fronteras: Latinx Experiences in the Americas
1. Educación: Identities, Cultures and Communities
2. Experiencia: Literature, Music and Representation
3. Sin Fronteras: Latinx Experiences in the Americas
NOTE: Double-counting of courses to satisfy the requirements listed above is not permitted.
Course with a service learning or civic engagement component:
One of the courses taken to satisfy the CLS major must include a service learning or civic engagement component. The following courses include a service learning or civic engagement component:
CHLT 085 PZ , CHLT 105 PZ , CHLT 110 PZ , CHLT 120 PZ , CHST 128 CH , CHST 132 CH , CHST 136 CH , CHLT 153 CH , CHLT 154 CH , CHLT 157 CH , CHLT 160 CH , HIST 101S CH , HIST 130 CH , POST 107 CH , SOC 114 CH , SOC 150 CH
