ETHN 236
Chicana/o Literature
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course is a survey of colonial, post-colonial, and contemporary Chicano/Chicana literature. Literary works originally written in English and the Chicano/a bilingual idiom as well as English translations of works written in Spanish will be taught. Reading selections may consist of poetry, ballads, short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction prose. Students analyze the literature and apply critical theory to describe critical events in the histories, cultures, and intellectual and literary traditions, with special focus on the lived experiences, social struggles, and contributions of Latino/a Americans in the United States. Note: Also listed as ENGL 236. Not open to students with credit in ENGL 236. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2,F, IGETC-3B,7, Cal-GETC-3B,6)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
1128
10 openSeats: 25/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 10:15 – 11:45 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 16
- Location
- Helix Charter High School HCHS
- Instructor
- Cazarez, C
Section notes
This section will be offered at Helix Charter High School during Period 2 on MW. Off-Campus: HCHS-Helix Charter High School, 4200 Lowell St., La Mesa, CA 91942 Open only to HCHS students.
4328
6 openSeats: 39/45 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 120A
- Instructor
- Montilla, T
9714
FullSeats: 45/45 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Guido, G
Section notes
Section 9714 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]