course objectives & learning outcomes
- This course reassess Anglo-American historiography and Westernized conceptions/creations of truth, knowledge, power relations and social hierarchies.
- Students will be invited to complicate understandings of citizenship, history, politics, and U.S. society via the perspectives and lens of Chicana/o Latina/o communities.
- Students will be challenged to comprehend important historical and cultural watershed moments that have impacted and shaped Chicana/o Latina/o people in order to contextualize the ideological, sociopolitical, and economic forces that influenced and shaped them.
- Major themes this course will focus on include: pre-columbian civilizations and Indigenous Epistemologies; Spanish-Euro-American colonialism and US manifest destiny/imperialism; 20th century labor organizing and post-WWII struggles for civil rights; the Chicano Movement and student-led politics of resistance; Chicana feminism and critical intersectionality; and the rise of Hispanicization alongside the current status of Chicana/o Studies amidst the multicultural corporate university.
- Students will be introduced to multiple frameworks integral to the interrogation of structural social inequality such as critical race theory, Chicana feminism, and critical educational studies in order to develop/enhance academic reading and writing skills.
- By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with basic concepts, theories and tools common to the academic discipline of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
course policies
Academic Classroom Etiquette:
The framework guiding CES 151 is engaged, critical pedagogy. This means that a good portion of the classroom-learning environment is dependent upon your vocal participation and contribution to help nurture a critical space for learning and sharing. Since our readings, films, and lecture material explore the critical issues of racial inequality, sexism and sexuality, xenophobia and nationhood, immigration, la Frontera, citizenship and state-sanction genocide, it will remain important for students to respect each other's voices and experiences at all times. In other words, 'speak with love, listen with love'. CES 151 seeks to create a safe learning space where all students are encouraged to listen, share and contribute to our classroom community.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism becomes a serious offense in the academy after there has been an intentional decision to take ideas, words, or essays without giving proper citation to the original author and claiming their work as your own. This can be done by lack of proper citation for any work including information found on websites, books, blogs, etc. This also includes plagiarizing from your fellow students. Students who violate WSU's policies on plagiarism and academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action including: failure of the specific assignment and/or failure of the class. If you are at any time unclear about what constitutes plagiarism or cheating, please see me.For more information, please consult the Academic Dishonesty policies found at: http://conduct.wsu.edu/academic-integrity-policies-and-resources/.
Digital Devices:
Electronics of all kinds are not permitted during class time. If you are caught using a cell phone, laptop, or any other device without permission during class time, a first offense penalty will automatically deduct five points from your final grade. Second offenses will result in an additional subtraction of ten points, as well as being removed from the day's class activities. I will also file a report to the chair of Comparative Ethnic Studies requesting your dismissal from enrollment in CES 151.
Campus safety plan/emergency information:
In the interest of campus safety and emergency procedures, please become familiar with the information available on the following WSU-provided websites:
Disability Accommodation:
Washington State University supports members of our community who request disability accommodations. Comparative Ethnic Studies provide accomodations for students requiring testing/attendance accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you require some kind of accommodation in order to fully participate in this class, please visit the Disability Resource Center (DRC). All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (Washington Building, Room 217). Please stop by or call 509-335-3417 to make an appointment with a disability specialist. Note: Please contact me within the first two (2) weeks of class for any requirements needed for the course.
University Writing Resource Centers
This class will require students to become active readers and writers throughout the semester. Students should expect to devote at minimum two-three hours per week on course readings, assignments and overall preparation. I will be happy to review and proofread your rough draft writing assignments, but please consult campus resources available to you for additional resources and guidance. As college-tuition paying students, you should take advantage of any/all resources the university is able to fund because of your tuition checks. The WSU Undergraduate Writing Center provides walk-in tutoring sessions for students, located at CUE 403. Similarly, WSU Multicultural Student Services (MSS) provides valuable mentorship and additional resources for undergraduate students, located at the fourth floor of the CUB. Please consult their web sites, respectively, for more information:
-http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/writingprogram/units/writingcenter/undergrad/
- http://mss.wsu.edu/services/academic-enrichment-center/
The framework guiding CES 151 is engaged, critical pedagogy. This means that a good portion of the classroom-learning environment is dependent upon your vocal participation and contribution to help nurture a critical space for learning and sharing. Since our readings, films, and lecture material explore the critical issues of racial inequality, sexism and sexuality, xenophobia and nationhood, immigration, la Frontera, citizenship and state-sanction genocide, it will remain important for students to respect each other's voices and experiences at all times. In other words, 'speak with love, listen with love'. CES 151 seeks to create a safe learning space where all students are encouraged to listen, share and contribute to our classroom community.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism becomes a serious offense in the academy after there has been an intentional decision to take ideas, words, or essays without giving proper citation to the original author and claiming their work as your own. This can be done by lack of proper citation for any work including information found on websites, books, blogs, etc. This also includes plagiarizing from your fellow students. Students who violate WSU's policies on plagiarism and academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action including: failure of the specific assignment and/or failure of the class. If you are at any time unclear about what constitutes plagiarism or cheating, please see me.For more information, please consult the Academic Dishonesty policies found at: http://conduct.wsu.edu/academic-integrity-policies-and-resources/.
Digital Devices:
Electronics of all kinds are not permitted during class time. If you are caught using a cell phone, laptop, or any other device without permission during class time, a first offense penalty will automatically deduct five points from your final grade. Second offenses will result in an additional subtraction of ten points, as well as being removed from the day's class activities. I will also file a report to the chair of Comparative Ethnic Studies requesting your dismissal from enrollment in CES 151.
Campus safety plan/emergency information:
In the interest of campus safety and emergency procedures, please become familiar with the information available on the following WSU-provided websites:
- http://safetyplan.wsu.edu (Campus Safety Plan);
- http://oem.wsu.edu/emergencies (Emergency Management Website); and
- http://alert.wsu.edu (WSU Alert Site).
Disability Accommodation:
Washington State University supports members of our community who request disability accommodations. Comparative Ethnic Studies provide accomodations for students requiring testing/attendance accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you require some kind of accommodation in order to fully participate in this class, please visit the Disability Resource Center (DRC). All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (Washington Building, Room 217). Please stop by or call 509-335-3417 to make an appointment with a disability specialist. Note: Please contact me within the first two (2) weeks of class for any requirements needed for the course.
University Writing Resource Centers
This class will require students to become active readers and writers throughout the semester. Students should expect to devote at minimum two-three hours per week on course readings, assignments and overall preparation. I will be happy to review and proofread your rough draft writing assignments, but please consult campus resources available to you for additional resources and guidance. As college-tuition paying students, you should take advantage of any/all resources the university is able to fund because of your tuition checks. The WSU Undergraduate Writing Center provides walk-in tutoring sessions for students, located at CUE 403. Similarly, WSU Multicultural Student Services (MSS) provides valuable mentorship and additional resources for undergraduate students, located at the fourth floor of the CUB. Please consult their web sites, respectively, for more information:
-http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/writingprogram/units/writingcenter/undergrad/
- http://mss.wsu.edu/services/academic-enrichment-center/
miscellaneous and must do's
Grading Scale
A 100 – 93 C 76 – 73
A – 92 – 90 C – 72 – 70
B + 89 – 87 D + 69 – 67
B 86 – 83 D 66 – 63
B – 82 – 80 D – 62 – 60
C + 79 – 77 F Below 60
A 100 – 93 C 76 – 73
A – 92 – 90 C – 72 – 70
B + 89 – 87 D + 69 – 67
B 86 – 83 D 66 – 63
B – 82 – 80 D – 62 – 60
C + 79 – 77 F Below 60
Extra Credit
There may be many opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. I will announce those opportunities as they come up. Students will be allowed up to two (2) extra credit opportunities, worth up to five points each added towards the final grade.
There may be many opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. I will announce those opportunities as they come up. Students will be allowed up to two (2) extra credit opportunities, worth up to five points each added towards the final grade.
Late Policy
This class will require you to meet a few deadlines. Any late assignments (without prior, validated reason) will result in a complete loss of points.
This class will require you to meet a few deadlines. Any late assignments (without prior, validated reason) will result in a complete loss of points.