奇卡纳和奇卡诺研究文学士

奇卡纳和奇卡诺研究系是美国同类学科中最早的学科之一，在2019-2020学年，我们很荣幸地庆祝我们成立50周年。我们是跨学科和跨国性的教学，研究和公共服务计划该课程为学生提供了探索美墨边境两岸奇卡纳/ o-Latina / o社区的历史，政治，文化和伦理的机会。我们的使命是培养具有文化底蕴的21世纪领导人，他们致力于社会正义导向的社区服务和奖学金。我们通过课程，研究和知识生产来实现我们的使命，该课程探索种族，性别认同，阶级，移民和种族，并强调美墨边境地区（历史，社会政治背景，比较和象征性边境），表现艺术（
Our undergraduate programs provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become interculturally aware leaders who engage in social justice-oriented community service and scholarship. Knowledge refers to a holistic program of study that explores race, ethnicity, gender identities, class, and immigration, as it relates to Chicana/o/x-Latinx communities. We emphasize the U.S.-Mexico borderlands (history, politics, comparative and symbolic borders), expressive arts (art, cinema, music, theater), and community practices for social change (health, education, community organizing). Skills refers to the ability to successfully communicate in written and oral formats and effectively apply knowledge to problem solve in academic, social, and workplace settings.<br>Students gain:-<br>The knowledge necessary to become interculturally aware and effectively engage in community service and scholarship.<br>Understanding of Chicana/o/x-Latinx history, culture, artistic expression, and social activism.<br>Appreciation for the diversity of thought and experiences within Chicana/o/x-Latinx communities.<br>Mentorship from award winning faculty.<br>Experience working in local and transnational community organizations.<br>Critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills.<br>Chicana/o Studies majors are prepared for graduate study and careers in a broad variety of fields, including in federal, state, and local government, education, law, and journalism, and nonprofit and grassroots organizations.