LIT 206 — Latinx Literatures of the US (3) (3,0)
This course explores the trends and movements of various historical periods of U.S. Latinx literature, focusing on how identity, family, love, faith, belonging, bilingualism, racism, immigration, refugee status, imperialism, memory, and other themes relevant to our students emerge in literary works. The readings in this course include a variety of genres-fiction, poetry, drama, memoir, essays, corridos-by gender diverse writers with roots in Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and throughout South, Central, and North Americas. Writing assignments/projects, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Special Note: All works will be read in English and must have been published in the United States. Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Humanities requirement. IAI Course Number: H3910D Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available.