Course Description
The study of specific areas of major importance in the cultural, linguistic, and literary developments of ethnic Latino/a(s) in the United States. The approach will contextualize relevant literary examples within historical, philosophical, linguistic, political, and ideological issues.
Athena Title
ADV TOP LAT LIT CUL
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in SPAN 4030
Prerequisite
ROML 2550 or SPAN 2550
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) learn about the various literary trends in U.S. Latino/a studies. 2) develop critical thinking abilities through the understanding of a variety of theories. 3) develop an understanding of diversity and multi-culturalism in the United States. 4) Engage in interdisciplinary analysis through the study of literature, cultural productions and theories.
Topical Outline
-Introduction and historical overview of Ethnic Studies in the United States, focusing on the emergence of Latino/a Studies in American universities. -Chicano Renaissance 1960-72: analysis of literary texts that make up the sub-field of Chicano literature in the context of the social movements that inspire them. -Border theories. A postcolonial, cultural studies examination of the theories of border identities, border thinking and border crossing. -Latina Feminism. An introduction to the theory of Latina feminism in dialogue with contemporary novels and short essays. -Transnational encounters. Study of notions of transnational communities through the work of Latino/a Caribbean writers.