CCAS 10A
Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies: History and Culture
Description: (Formerly numbered Chicana and Chicano Studies 10A.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Interdisciplinary survey of diverse historical experiences, cultural factors, and ethnic/racial paradigms, including indigenousness, gender, sexuality, language, and borders, that help shape Chicana/Chicano identities. Emphasis on critical reading and writing skills. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Fall 2024 - Sweetest class I've ever taken. My TA gave us great discussion topics and reviews of lecture material. They also brought prizes sometimes; it was fun. There was hardly any homework and the final/midterm were projects/reflection essays. This class was perfect to take as a fourth class for me because the workload wasn't crazy and the material was very clear.
Fall 2024 - Sweetest class I've ever taken. My TA gave us great discussion topics and reviews of lecture material. They also brought prizes sometimes; it was fun. There was hardly any homework and the final/midterm were projects/reflection essays. This class was perfect to take as a fourth class for me because the workload wasn't crazy and the material was very clear.
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Fall 2025 - This class was very manageable and definitely one of the easier ones to do well in. The workload is generally light, and achieving a good grade is very achievable. Professor Romero is incredibly kind and clearly passionate about the subject, which makes the lectures both enjoyable and engaging. There are weekly readings, but whether you really need to do them depends a lot on your TA. For assignments, there are four film reflections (around 300–400 words each) that are graded by your TA. Because of this, your experience and grade in the class can vary quite a bit depending on who your TA is, so that’s something to keep in mind. The midterm is a 41-question take-home exam and is very straightforward. The final is a take-home 6–7 page essay that ties together themes from throughout the course. One important thing to note is that not all lecture slides are posted, so attending lectures and taking solid notes are really important for doing well on the final essay. Discussion attendance is mandatory, and depending on your TA, there may be additional small assignments on top of the main coursework. My TA was Will Sanchez, and while they seemed willing to help, communication was sometimes difficult since emails often went unanswered. Overall, the class can feel a bit disorganized at times, and communication isn’t always the strongest, but it’s still a very easy class, the expectations are reasonable, and Professor Romero is great. If you’re looking for a low-stress course with an approachable professor, this is a solid option.
Fall 2025 - This class was very manageable and definitely one of the easier ones to do well in. The workload is generally light, and achieving a good grade is very achievable. Professor Romero is incredibly kind and clearly passionate about the subject, which makes the lectures both enjoyable and engaging. There are weekly readings, but whether you really need to do them depends a lot on your TA. For assignments, there are four film reflections (around 300–400 words each) that are graded by your TA. Because of this, your experience and grade in the class can vary quite a bit depending on who your TA is, so that’s something to keep in mind. The midterm is a 41-question take-home exam and is very straightforward. The final is a take-home 6–7 page essay that ties together themes from throughout the course. One important thing to note is that not all lecture slides are posted, so attending lectures and taking solid notes are really important for doing well on the final essay. Discussion attendance is mandatory, and depending on your TA, there may be additional small assignments on top of the main coursework. My TA was Will Sanchez, and while they seemed willing to help, communication was sometimes difficult since emails often went unanswered. Overall, the class can feel a bit disorganized at times, and communication isn’t always the strongest, but it’s still a very easy class, the expectations are reasonable, and Professor Romero is great. If you’re looking for a low-stress course with an approachable professor, this is a solid option.
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