Neoyorquinos! - Latino Culture in New York

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In this course students will read, discuss, and write about U.S. Latino/Latina culture based in and around New York City. The main texts will be literary, including prose fiction, poetry, memoirs, and essays, drawn mostly from the last 50 years. Students will also study Latin music, cinema, and other cultural objects, analyzing texts for how they represent the experience of being a Latino/an American in U.S. society and how they portray New York as a site where Latino culture comes into contact with others. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3