LITERATURE 129 - United States Latino Literature

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

This course explores the trends and movements of various periods of U.S. Latino(a) Literature in relation to U.S. Latino(a) social and cultural history. As part of the literature of the United States, these works are distinct from, although sometimes influenced by, Latin American Literature, which is written in Spanish or Portuguese by authors native to Latin American and Caribbean countries. U.S. Latino(a) texts in this coursepoetry, fiction, drama, memoir, chronicle-depict various issues and themes pertinent to this ethnic segment of the United States, including Latino(a) writers' stylistic and thematic contributions to American mainstream literature. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (IAI code: EGL 918) 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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