Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies at Cal State L.A.

Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies at Cal State L.A. Courses in each of these areas examine how geographic, racial, cultural, gender, sexual and class dynamics shape Chicana(o) and Latina(o) communities.

The Department of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (CLS) offers an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in education, health sciences, history, literature, political science, psychology, art and culture. The Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies at California State University, Los Angeles offers an interdisciplinary program which includes a transnational approach to

understanding the historical experiences and contemporary social status of the US population of Latin American origin. Our approach provides the tools the tools to conduct research and critical thinking in Education, Sociology, History, Social Movements, Popular Music and Popular Culture, and Literature. The department curriculum allows students to engage in theories, methodologies, technologies, and research approaches within the field. Students receive an education that prepares them to become effective professionals and leaders in a multicultural society and global context.

Check out our CLS majors and students in CLS 4010 presenting their capstone work 🎉🙌🏽🌱❤️‍🩹
04/25/2025

Check out our CLS majors and students in CLS 4010 presenting their capstone work 🎉🙌🏽🌱❤️‍🩹

Come through for a special screening + panel of my new film Oceanbone 🌊 📍 Cal State LA – USU Theatre🗓️ April 21 | 7–8 PM...
04/18/2025

Come through for a special screening + panel of my new film Oceanbone 🌊

📍 Cal State LA – USU Theatre
🗓️ April 21 | 7–8 PM

We will screen the film and have a convo with cast members
Dr. Tarisi Vunidilo, Kali Vunidilo, and Joey Quenga 💬
(Maybe Barbara too, if her schedule allows!)

✨ Let’s talk story, repatriation, and ancestral memory.
🔗 Info: LAPFF.com

“I’m running for the college of ethnic studies representative position for ASI.” Support Diana Cazandra Rangel! Vote so ...
04/15/2025

“I’m running for the college of ethnic studies representative position for ASI.”

Support Diana Cazandra Rangel! Vote so she can represent the college on ASI!

04/15/2025
Cal State LA Dept of CLS at 2025 NACCS in Albuquerque NM April 2-5, 2025
04/15/2025

Cal State LA Dept of CLS at 2025 NACCS in Albuquerque NM April 2-5, 2025

ASK ME ANYTHING! MEET THE PROVOSTMONDAY, 4/21/25KH C40771:00-2:00 - MPPS and Chairs2:00-3:00 - Faculty and Staff3:00-4:0...
04/15/2025

ASK ME ANYTHING! MEET THE PROVOST

MONDAY, 4/21/25
KH C4077

1:00-2:00 - MPPS and Chairs
2:00-3:00 - Faculty and Staff
3:00-4:00 - Students

Cal State LA College of Ethnic Studies student mixer hosted by our fierce Indigenous Studies and Fijian scholar, Dr. Tar...
04/08/2025

Cal State LA College of Ethnic Studies student mixer hosted by our fierce Indigenous Studies and Fijian scholar, Dr. Tarisi Vunidilo! Join us and share with others.

Join and meet New Zealand artists, enjoy kava, and savor light snacks. Connect with fellow students, faculty, and artists from the College of Ethnic Studies!

2025 Spring Student Mixer
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm
Student Union
LA Room A

Sending wishes for rest and reinvigoration to our students, faculty, staff, and community this spring break. ❤️
04/03/2025

Sending wishes for rest and reinvigoration to our students, faculty, staff, and community this spring break. ❤️

3/26/25-Thanks to Dr. Amina Humphrey, ethnic studies professor at El Camino College for collaborating with Cal State LA ...
04/03/2025

3/26/25-Thanks to Dr. Amina Humphrey, ethnic studies professor at El Camino College for collaborating with Cal State LA library and the Department of CLS. Thank you Letty Terrones, ethnic studies librarian for all of your important work! Students from El Camino presented on their research and projects highlighting the power and importance of ethnic studies children’s books 📚🤓🤩

Thanks to brilliant writer Miriam Gurba for visiting Profe Olga Garcia’s Chicanx/Latinx literature class! ❤️🔥🌈🙌🏽🤩
04/02/2025

Thanks to brilliant writer Miriam Gurba for visiting Profe Olga Garcia’s Chicanx/Latinx literature class! ❤️🔥🌈🙌🏽🤩

All Power to the People: Discovering Ethnic Studies Children’s Picture BooksWednesday, March 26, 20251:30-3:30 pm, Unive...
03/21/2025

All Power to the People: Discovering Ethnic Studies Children’s Picture Books

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm, University Library Community Room (LN B-131)

Ethnic Studies Children’s Picture Book Display
Library First-Floor

Join Dr. Amina Humphrey and students Victor Altamirano, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramirez, Chinuaogu Onwuelingo, and Daisy Sanchez from the Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Department at El Camino College. In this action research-oriented presentation, attendees will learn about engaging and empowering literacy practices for social justice learning and actions via Ethnic Studies children’s picture books for ages 3-10. Learn about the vast, diverse, and fascinating Ethnic Studies histories and cultures of African/Diasporic/African American, Native/Indigenous, Latinx/Chicanx, Asian/API, and Q***r experiences, told in picture books.

Cal State LA students, colegas, & allies, please join us to Defend Ethnic Studies.Wednesday, 3/26/2025, 10 to 11:30 amUn...
03/19/2025

Cal State LA students, colegas, & allies, please join us to Defend Ethnic Studies.

Wednesday, 3/26/2025, 10 to 11:30 am
University Library Community Room

As big thank you to Profe Leda Ramos for representing us at last week’s 2025 Women’s March 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
03/15/2025

As big thank you to Profe Leda Ramos for representing us at last week’s 2025 Women’s March 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️

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