Chicano Studies 37: Chicana and Chicano Literature
Section Number 0118
Winter 2008
Los Angeles Mission College
Professor José A. Maldonado
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Room INST 101, cubicle # 16
(818) 833-3412; maldonja@lamission.edu
Course Description
This course will provide an analysis of the literary, social, and historical aspects of essay, novel, drama, short story, and poetry as written by persons of Mexican descent in the United States (Mexican Americans), revealing the progression of culture in America as interpreted by Mexican American writers who seek to define themselves vis a vis other Americans.
Grading will be based on participation, a mid-term examination, and nine 2-4 page written papers (five book reports and four creative writing assignments--see below under Assignments).