SPAN 261: Contemporary Chicano Literature: Survey

Course description

Surveys Chicano literature by introducing the principal genres of poetry, theater, the novel, the short story, and the essay. Introduces students to such writers as Rudolfo Anaya, Tomas Rivera, Sandra Cisneros, Ana Castillo, Ron Arias, Jose Antonio Burciaga, Luis Valdez, and Alurista. Prior knowledge of Spanish not required. Requires Spanish majors to do assignments in Spanish. Taught in English.

Units:3