ENGL 215

U.S. Latino and Latina Literature (3 CR)

Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 122

This course introduces students to texts by U.S. writers of Hispanic descent or origin. Written primarily in English, the texts may include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and/or film. The readings, discussions, and related writing projects will emphasize the relationship between mainstream America and borderland writers; explore the cultural and artistic context of the writers and their works; recognize and assess the use of major narrative and rhetorical strategies; and stimulate consideration of issues surrounding assimilation, identity formation, code-switching, and cultural hybridity. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.