Chicana/o Literature

This is a survey course that examines the literary expressions of the Chicana/o people in the United States with an emphasis on the early 1800s to the present. Students in this class read and discuss works from a variety of literary genres. Students also read and discuss works from important contributors to the body of Chicana/o Literature in order to understand how the literature reflects the historical, socio-political, cultural experiences of the Chicana/o in the United States and its relationship to global literary movements. This course is designed for Chicana/o Studies majors and anyone interested in Ethnic Studies and literature.