Coyolxauhqui: La literatura chicana femenil

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This course is designed to introduce students to Chicano Studies through the exploration of literature and cultural representations. Students will examine the history of Chican@s and discuss contemporary issues affecting their life, work, and expressions. The study of cultural representations such as Coyolxauhqui, La Malinche, La Virgen de Guadalupe, La Llorona, La Maqui-Loca, and La Chican@ Queer through a feminist perspective will allow a closer look at the work done by Chicana writers, poets, and artists who share a locus of enunciation. Most importantly, this course helps situating the individual experiences in relationship and connection to other Chican@s in the world.