ENGL249 — U.S. Latinx Literature
Examines the literary and cultural traditions of the Chicanx, Cuban American, Dominican American, Puerto Rican, and Central American writers in the United States. Course includes critically reading and interpreting fiction, drama, poetry, and essays as a way to make distinctions and interconnections between these Latinx communities. Themes including exile and exodus, religion and spirituality, patriarchy and feminism, sub/urbanism and border theory among others will inform students’ understanding and appreciation of the texts. Enrollment Requirement: Eligible for ENGL 99 or instructor consent. Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity Course Fee: $2.00 Course