EN 235 - U.S. Latino Literature

Credit Hours: 3

This course involves reading and discussion of various genres of Latino literature, including autobiographical essays, short stories, drama and poetry. Students learn to analyze the plots, themes, settings, characters, styles and moods of pieces of literature. Students examine the ways in which literary devices, allusions (historical, political, etc.) and figures of speech contribute to works as a whole. Readings and discussions of Latino literature of several different groups, including Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Dominicans within and outside of the U.S. will allow students to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to various Latino cultures. A comparative approach will be used throughout to develop critical thinking and deepen the knowledge and understanding students have of Latino people in the U.S.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

examine the ways in which literary devices, allusions (historical, political, etc.), and figures of speech contribute to works as a whole;
state the differences and similarities between Latino literature of various groups, Puerto Ricans, Cubans & Dominicans within and outside of the U.S.;
show an awareness of and sensitivity to the idiosyncrasies of various Latino cultures, and their diasporas; and
develop a database of Internet sites relating to Latino Literature and specific Latino writers.

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