The University of Texas at Arlington Undergraduate Catalog
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The Center for Mexican American Studies offers a minor for all students in Liberal Arts. The center offers an interdisciplinary curriculum of academic study that critically examines the historical and contemporary experiences of people of Mexican and other Latino descent in the context of American society and institutions. With permission of their department heads, students may enroll in a series of courses and obtain a minor in Mexican American Studies. Students selecting the Mexican American Studies minor should consult first with advisors in their departments or programs for approval of the minor, then with the Mexican American Studies director. A Mexican American Minor consists of two required courses (MAS 2300, normally taken in the second year; and MAS, 4300, normally taken in the senior year) and 12 hours selected from the following courses or from other approved courses in Liberal Arts. Mexican American Studies
(MAS) 2300. INTRODUCTION
TO MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. A multidisciplinary
introduction to the Mexican American/Latino experience. Emphasis
on history, culture, and contemporary socioeconomic and policy issues.
Required for completion of the Mexican American Studies minor. 3317. MEXICAN POLITICS
AND U.S.-MEXICAN RELATIONS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Current
economic and political systems of Mexico and relevant issues in
U.S.-Mexico relations. Trade, immigration, economic dependency,
energy, contraband and other topics. Also listed as POLS 3317. Credit
will be granted only once. 3330. CULTURAL DIVERSITY
AND IDENTITY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The ways identity is constructed
in contemporary societies in an increasingly complex and multicultural
world. Ethnic, racial, gender, and class identities. How and when
identity is asserted and assigned, and how it can both draw boundaries
and forge ties between peoples. Formerly listed as ANTH 2350. Credit
cannot be given for both ANTH 2350 and MAS 3330. Also listed as
ANTH 3330. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3330 and MAS 3330. 3352. THE SOUTHWEST
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A multicultural history of the southwestern
United States from pre-Colombian times to the present. Cultural
adaptation to the environment; cultural contact and conflict; political,
social and economic change. Also listed as HIST 3352. Credit will
be granted only once. 3363. TEXAS TO 1850
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Multicultural heritage of Texas from
pre-Colombian period to early statehood. Cultural contact; social,
economic and political change. Completion of either HIST 3363 or
3364 is recommended for those planning to teach in Texas schools.
Also listed as HIST 3362. Credit will be granted only once. 3368. THE HISTORY
OF THE MEXICAN AMERICAN (3-0) 3 hours credit. The role of
the Mexican American in the cultural and historical development
of the United States with special emphasis on the Southwest. Also
listed as HIST 3368. Credit will be granted only once. 4300. MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR (3-0) 3 hours credit. Students design a research project, prepare a prospectus, abstract, annotated bibliography and a research paper that is presented at a colloquium at the end of the semester. Students also present oral and written comments on the work of their peers. Required for completion of Mexican American Studies minor. Cross-listed with HONR 3390. Credit cannot be given for both. 4310 MINORITIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. The role of racial and minority categories in the social order. The role, and the associated problems, of groups within the American culture and the impact of these persons on the total cultural milieu. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Also listed as SOCI 4310. Credit will be granted only once. 4317. CHICANO LITERATURE
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Mexican-American literature, with special
attention to its social, cultural and linguistic background. Also
listed as SPAN 4317. Credit will be granted only once. 4350. TOPICS IN MEXICAN
AMERICAN STUDIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Subjects of interest
in Mexican American and Latino studies. May be repeated for credit
when topic changes. 4368. HISTORY OF MEXICO
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Mexican history from its pre-Colonial
Indian heritage to the current scene. A social and economic analysis
of the major events in Mexican history with emphasis on the Mexican
Revolution for an understanding of the present situation in Mexico.
Also listed as HIST 4368. Credit will be granted only once. Additional courses that are not cross-listed with
Mexican American Studies also may be used to fulfill the Mexican
American Studies minor with permission of the Center for Mexican
American Studies director. These courses include: CRCJ 3380. ETHNIC
AND GENDER ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0) 3 hours credit.
An overview of ethnic and gender issues focusing on victims, offenders,
and professionals in the criminal justice system. Also listed as
WOMS 3380. Credit will be granted only once. ENGL 2303. TOPICS
IN LITERATURE (3-0) 3 hours credit. May include topics in
film and literature, women in literature, short story, and autobiography.
May be repeated for credit when content changes. POLS 4319. POLITICS
OF MEXICAN AMERICANS (3-0) 3 hours credit. The influence
of Mexican-American politics on United States government and policies
with special attention given to organizational development, participation
in political parties, leadership, ideology, the Chicano Movement,
current issues and relations with other ethnic groups. SOCW 3317. SOCIAL WORK WITH WOMEN AND MINORITIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Using history of women and selected minorities in the U.S. to facilitate understanding and development of social work practice. Prerequisites: SOCW 2311 and SOCW 2313. --- |