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Mexican American Studies

Course Overview

From Conquistadors to Chicanos

This multidisciplinary course analyzes the history and culture of people of Mexican origin in the United  States.  We will explore the ways Mexicans experience the complex class, caste, gender, and age divisions that helped shape Mexican history. Drawing on history, art, music, film, and the humanities, students will be able to intelligently discuss Mexican and Mexican American history and culture.

Class Blog

What caused the Zoot Suit Riots?

What caused the Zoot Suit Riots?

“The integration of U.S. military personnel, such as Sailors and Marines, into a predominantly Mexican-American area of Los Angeles is …

What is mexicanidad to you?

Mexicanidad Some soup and beans to keep me healthyHead high because we run this country steady Tortillas hot on the …

“My Ride, My Revolution” Reading Response

After watching some clips to learn more about the author, Luis J. Rodriguez, we read the short story, “My Ride, …

Documentales Sobre La Historia de México

Mexican History Documentaries

México 1 | Oro Dios y Gloria | History Channel

Language: Spanish (With Auto-Translate Subtitles)

Hace decenas de miles de años, varios grupos de nómadas cazadores cruzaron un puente geológico entre Siberia y Alaska formado en el estrecho de Bering. Los grupos se diseminaron lentamente hacia el sur sobre las tierras de Norteamérica…

"La destrucción del Templo Mayor" | Dr. Eduardo Matos Conquista

LANGUAGE: SPANISH (WITH AUTO-TRANSLATE SUBTITLES)

Ciclo de Conferencias Primavera 2019: En torno a la Conquista.

El Centro de Estudios de Historia de México Carso YouTube channel

Chichimeca, Warriors of the North: Mexico Unexplained

Language: ENGLISH (With Auto-Translate Subtitles)

This fiercely independent people repelled the Aztecs and the Spanish. Who were the Chichimeca?

Mexico Unexplained – YouTube and Podcast

La Historia No Contada de México: Las 2 Muertes de Escudero | 1 de 4

LANGUAGE: SPANISH (WITH AUTO-TRANSLATE SUBTITLES)

Documental producido por The History Channel, conducido por el afamado escritor Paco Ignacio Taibo, con quien nos adentraremos un poco más en temas conocidos de la Historia de México, revelando sorprendentes detalles de la segunda década del siglo XX, cuando el poder español aún continuaba ejerciéndose en algunas regiones de México.