Winter 2023
Meeting:
TTh 1:30pm - 3:20pm / WFS 201
SLN:
11948
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
SPAN 466 A , CHSTU 466 A
Instructor:
SAME AS CHSTU 466.
CHICANA/O FICTION
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
Overview of contemporary Chicano fiction focusing on 20th century canonical novels. A general background regarding the socio-historical context of Chicano literature, as well as the evolution of the genre will be presented at the beginning of the course. Afterward, the discussions will focus on the specific features of each text. Authors studied include O. Z. Acosta, A. Castillo, S. Cisneros, D. Chávez, R. Hinojosa-Smith, A. Islas, T. Rivera, and J. A. Villarreal.
Catalog Description:
Emphasizes connections between twentieth century literature of the United States and Canada and current literature of Latin America. Emphasizes that, despite obvious differences, much is shared in terms of culture and national sensibility across the two continents.
Department Requirements Met:
Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 1, 2024 - 3:51 pm