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CHLS 3374 - Si Se Puede! Migrant Farmworkers: Historical Struggles and Current Crusades (3 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics

Chicano & Latino Studies (10955) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

Course description

The course explores the historical background of migrant farmworkers and their struggles in the United States. Students learn about the socioeconomic and political forces that impact migrant farmworkers and the effects of relevant laws and policies on their everyday lives. The role and power of consumers within the food production chain is critically analyzed to encourage reflection and civic engagement on farmworker realities. The organizing strategies of unions and advocacy groups are analyzed at the grassroots, local, statewide, and national levels. Various organizing models and campaigns are studied to address human rights problems and the future of farmworker movements.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Discussion

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

01146

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Civic Life and Ethics, Social Sciences

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring