Course Description:

The primary focus is on the development of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x communities in the U.S. This course investigates the effects of the Latina/o/x communities as well as the affects on the Chicana/o/x communities and most relevant contemporary issues. Special attention will be given to economic, social, political, cultural, and institutional issues that are important to the contemporary Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x experience. Recommended Prep: CHST V01 or AES V20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Credit Limitations: See counselor. Formerly: CHSTD 2.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies, CSU Area D: Social Sciences, CSU Area F: Ethnic Studies, IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, IGETC Area 7: Ethnic Studies, VCCCD GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities, VCCCD GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) B2: Social & Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) C2: Humanities, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) F1: Ethnic/Gender Studies

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Recommended Prep:

CHST V01 or AES V20.

Section Information as of 12-SEP-2026 11:09:28 PM

• CRN: 31377
• Instructor: Serna, Elias
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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