Credit CHST

CHST 101 Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S.

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E2, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4, SBCCGE Area 6

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 4, Cal-GETC Area 6, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D3, CSUGE Area F, CSU US-1, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 4, IGETC Area 4C, IGETC Area 7

Examines the role of the Mexican-Americans and other Latinos/as in U.S. history. Attention is given to economic, social, political and cultural experiences of Mexican-Americans.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections) · Spring 2027 (5 sections)

CHST 102 The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4, SBCCGE Area 6

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 4, Cal-GETC Area 6, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D3, CSUGE Area F, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 4, IGETC Area 4C, IGETC Area 7

Comprehensive examination of the history of Chicanos and Latinos in American society from the 1960s to the present. The institutions, movements, personalities, contributions and issues of these people are explored. Specifically, in this course, we will locate the political, economic, social, and gendered experience in the U.S.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CHST 103 Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4, SBCCGE Area 6

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 4, Cal-GETC Area 6, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D3, CSUGE Area F, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 4, IGETC Area 4C, IGETC Area 7

Examines the Mexican-American experience by focusing on the culture, its historical development and its place in American society.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

CHST 113 Introduction to Chicano/Mexican-American Literature

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 6

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 6, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area F, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 7

Comprehensive examination of Mexican-American/Chicana and Chicano literary production: poetry, novel, short story, drama, and essay. Examines the literary expression of the Mexican-American/Chicana and Chicano and his/her quest for a rightful place in society.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

CHST 114 Borderlands Literature: U.S.-Mexico

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B

Survey of the literary expression of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the 1500s to the present, focusing on the development of cultural paradigms between the two countries. Comparisons are made with the literature of other nations and borderlands.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

CHST 115 Introduction To Mexican Literature

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B

Survey of the literary expression of the Mexican people. Comparisons are made with American literature and the literature of other nations.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

CHST 121 The Chicana And Other Latina Women

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4, SBCCGE Area 6

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, Cal-GETC Area 6, CSUGE Area D3, CSUGE Area F, IGETC Area 4, IGETC Area 4C, IGETC Area 7

Examination of the role of the women of Mexican ancestry (Chicanas) and other Latina women in American society. Uses a sociological approach to examine the family, religion, education, economics, social conditions, health and other areas.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CHST 130 History Of Mexican Art

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of modern Mexican art and its antecedents. Consideration is also given to the influence of Mexican art. Besides using methods of artistic analysis, the class also uses historical and sociological methods to examine the Mexican-American experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CHST 131 History Of Chicano Art

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Examines the development of the art of the Chicano people, from Pre-Columbian days until the modern period.

Offered: Spring 2027 (2 sections)

CHST 160 Chicano Theatre

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Same as: TA 160

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of Chicano and Latino theater, its historical roots, techniques, styles and literature. Students explore and analyze the origins and development of various related forms in the context of the Chicano culture of the American Southwest and Mexico.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.