Spoken wor(ld) art performance activism (SWAPA) introduces students to a method for reading, writing, thinking, and performing before an audience of peers. This method is based on the shaman-witness ritual proposed by Chicana theorist and writer, Gloria Anzaldua.

Prerequisites: Chicano Studies 1A or 1B or 1C; a previous upper-division course in Chicano Studies.

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval
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1A . Armbruster R 4 Months Ago

He is very passionate about what he teaches which is great and even tries to get you involved in things outside of class which is amazing! Definitely just have to read and study to make sure you know IDs, the readings and films well and understand all the important concepts they try to get across for the midterm and final. Great at connecting.

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CH1A . Armbruster R 4 Months Ago

Amazing professor. You can tell he really cares about his lessons and students. He trys to get to know. each of his students and listen to them. As long as you do the readings and know definitions to specific words you cannot fail. Would take his class again!

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CHST1A . Armbruster R 5 Months Ago

CHST1A is an easy class to pass. You literally cannot fail this class. If you show up to class, do the readings and attend your sections then you're basically set. I didn't do the readings until the last minute and still passed. Profe Ralph is super easy to talk to and is very passionate about what he teaches. You'll be fine.

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CHST1A . Armbruster R 5 Months Ago

Professor Ralph conducts lectures in a way that leaves you entertained and smarter regarding Chicano Studies. The class itself requires lots of reading and memorizing. Luckily, the Professor provides a study guide for both exams and the half of your grade comes from your section, so participate and attend your sections if you wish to pass.

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CHST1A . Armbruster R 6 Months Ago

i love him. he is so passionate and knowledgeable, and his class is genuinely worth your while. pretty reading-heavy, there are books to read on your own time. pay attention and take good notes! grading depends heavily on your ta, make sure you know what your specific ta is looking for. make use of office hours and outside of lecture sessions.

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CH1A . Armbruster R 6 Months Ago

I love him so much. He cares about his students to the point where he'll come up to you to say hello. has such a big heart and provides countless opportunities for u to get involved with the content that ur learning about. as long as u ACTUALLY do all the required readings and make flashcards for the key terms, you'll ace the midterm and final.

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