CHIC 135 - Chicana/o Literature

    Recent Professors
    Norell Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This is a survey course that examines the literary expressions of the Chicana/o people in the United States with an emphasis on the early 1800s to the present. Students in this class read and discuss works from a variety of literary genres. Students also read and discuss works from important contributors to the body of Chicana/o Literature in order to understand how the literature reflects the historical, socio-political, cultural experiences of the Chicana/o in the United States and its relationship to global literary movements. This course is designed for Chicana/o Studies majors and anyone interested in Ethnic Studies and literature.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm