ENGLT 335 - Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature

    Recent Professors
    Rachel I. Spangler, Rafael Sanchez JR, Jesus A. Limon
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ENGLT 335
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course surveys U.S. literature (prose, poetry, drama, creative non-fiction) authored by Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano writers. Emphasizing the historical and cultural roots of this body of literature, the course examines the contested meanings of such concepts as: Latino, Mexican- American, and Chicano identity; the relationship between social/political activism and literary expression; immigration and the border; and gender relations and sexuality within the many Latino communities. Special attention will be paid to literary forms such as the corrido, the testimonio, and the Chicano theater movement. Knowledge of some Spanish is helpful, but not required. Field trips may be included.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Tue Thu 1:40pm–2:45pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–9:38am