Latina/o Literature in America. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Studies Latina/o literature written in and about the United States and North America through close readings of novels, poetry, and other media from a variety of national, ethnic, and cultural traditions and perspectives including Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Brazuca/o experience. Examines issues such as identity, language, culture, race, ethnicity, and national borders, alongside questions of style, form, symbolism, and narrative. Integrates active class discussions, film screenings, student presentations, examinations, and papers. All texts are either written in English or taught in translation.