MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (MAS) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
2013 Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An introduction to the field of Chicano(a) studies from its inception to the present. Chicano(a) studies and scholarship are explored through multidisciplinary concepts, theory, and methodologies, providing differing interpretations of the Chicano and Chicana experience in the United States. (Formerly BBL 2013. Credit cannot be earned for both
MAS 2013 and BBL 2013.)
2023 Latino Cultural Expressions
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An introductory overview of Hispanic visual, performing, and folk arts from their origins in the Iberian peninsula, through the later blending of cultures and their parallelism during revolutionary periods, to contemporary Latino expressions in the United States. (Same as BBL 2023. Credit cannot be earned for both MAS 2023 and BBL 2023.)
3033 Mexican Americans in the Southwest
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Historical foundations of the United States–Mexico biculturalism in the Southwest. An examination of the historical forces that created and shaped the Mexican American people as a bicultural community. Attention is given to Mexican American contributions in arts, economics, literature, and politics. (Same as BBL 3033. Credit cannot be earned for both MAS 3033 and BBL 3033.)
3043 Social Psychological Considerations in Mexican American Communities
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A cross-cultural and social psychological study of human development, interethnic communication, stereotyping, learning styles, or other topics relevant to the bicultural setting. (Same as BBL 3043. Credit cannot be earned for both MAS 3043 and BBL 3043.)
3413 Mexican American Family
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course offers an examination of the social status of Mexican Americans and their relationship to the dominant society. Issues may include the position of Mexican Americans in economic, political, and status hierarchies and the major factors limiting mobility within these systems. (Formerly BBL 3413. Same as SOC 3413. Credit cannot be earned for both MAS 3413 and either BBL 3413 or SOC 3413.)
4083 Research Seminar in Mexican American Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Provides students the opportunity to compare, contrast, and integrate social science theory and methods, and guides students in the conduct of sociocultural research in the Mexican American community. Emphasis will be given to qualitative and ethnographic methods and theory. (Formerly BBL 4083. Credit cannot be earned for both MAS 4083 and BBL 4083.)
4931-3 Internship in Mexican American Studies
1 to 3 hours credit.
A supervised experience, relevant to the student’s program of study within selected community organizations and agencies. Must be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.
4953 Special Studies in Mexican American Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. To apply credit earned in MAS 4953 toward a minor, consent of the academic advisor in the COEHD Advising and Certification Center is required.
4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for Honors in Mexican American Studies during their last two semesters; completion of honors examination and consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once with thesis advisor’s approval.