SPA 48 - Latino Literature in America

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Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course introduces students to Latino writers who portrays biculturalism as a statement of Latino identity in they United States. Students apply Latino theory to analyze the development of new voices of writers whose cultural and political agenda attempts to represent the Latino communities in literature. Topics include: Immigration, bilingualism, Latinos as foreigners, assimilation, old and new country roots, social mobility, generational differences, national pride, the American dream, and contribution to America. Representative authors include: Richard Rodriguez, Julia Alvarez, Sandra Cisneros, Esmeralda Santiago, Junot Diaz, Nilo Cruz, Cristina Garcia, Rodolfo Anaya. Prerequisites of SPA 23 and 24 are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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