CST 257 - U.S. Latina American Writers

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Students read a variety of twentieth-century U.S. Latina women writers, with attention to commonalities and differences, the social contexts of their lives, and the formal and thematic issues that make this literature a rich and important field of study. The course examines the parameters of a "women's tradition" in U.S. Latino/a literature, emphasizing its diversity and intersections with other traditions. Students develop an understanding of the major groups of Latino immigrants in the U.S. and the variety of roles that women have played in these communities. The class introduces the materials and methods of research in Latino/a studies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

CST257

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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