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Latino Community Organization
Course: SOC242

First Term: 1996 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Theory and practice of organizing the Mexican-American community for creative roles in political and social changes. Includes the role of the professional organizer



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the characteristics of the barrio as a territory- based community, and contrast it with non-territorial communities. (I)
2. Identify and explain several common theories of community organization. (II)
3. Meet and describe the roles and accomplishments of community organizers. (III)
4. Trace the history of Hispanics in the Southwest U.S. (IV)
5. Participate in and describe experiences designed to enhance one`s cultural awareness. (V)
6. Identify and explain techniques used in organizing Latino communities. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Barrio: A Territory-Based Community
   A. Characteristics
   B. Compared to non-territorial communities
   C. Implications for community organization
II. Theory of Community Organization
   A. Structural-functionalism
   B. Conflict positions
   C. Symbolic interactionism
   D. Exchange theory
   E. General theory of community organization
III. Practitioners of Community Organization
IV. History of Hispanics in the Southwest
V. Experiences in Cultural Awareness
VI. Techniques for Organizing the Latino Community
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/12/1995

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