[Dr. Rodolfo Acuña recounts his work in Chicano studies, teaching, and research].

Dr. Rodolfo Acuña talks about his pioneering effort starting the first Chicano Studies department at California State University, Northridge. Acuña reflects on his teaching career, his research, and writings about cultures in conflict. He talks about writing several books including "Occupied America...

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Corporate Author: Vincent Voice Library
Other Authors: Acuña, Rodolfo (Speaker, Interviewee)
Rivera, Diana Huizar (Host)
Gonzales, Claudia
Lopez, Sierra
Valdés, Dennis Nodín (Interviewer)
Language:English
Published: [2008]
Subjects:
California State University, Northridge. > Chicano Studies Department.
Acuña, Rodolfo.
College teaching.
Mexican Americans > Study and teaching.
Mexican Americans > Education.
Acuña, Rodolfo > Interviews.
California State University, Northridge. > Chicano Studies Department > Interviews.
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Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (1 hr., 11 min., 3 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
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Dr. Rodolfo Acuña talks about his pioneering effort starting the first Chicano Studies department at California State University, Northridge. Acuña reflects on his teaching career, his research, and writings about cultures in conflict. He talks about writing several books including "Occupied America: A History of Chicanos" and "Corridors of Migration." Acuña describes personal experiences that contributed to his radicalization. He criticizes academic and government policies which have denied Chicanos access to education and opportunity. He describes his research methods and the purpose of his histories, his emphasis on Chicano studies, and prospects for the future of Chicano studies. Acuña is interviewed by Michigan State University professor Dionicio N. Valdés.
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Call Number:Voice 23555
Playing Time:01:11:03
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Recorded by the Vincent Voice Library, Feb. 22, 2008.