Studies novels, short stories, poetry and non-fiction by Mexican-Americans. Explores some cultural elements such as ethnicity, selfhood, self-definition, machismo and gender issues, religious influences, the tradition of curanderos and la llorona. Constructs an understanding of how culture (can) affect creative expression. Credit may be earned ENG 274W or LIT 274W but not both.
Prerequisites: ENG111, ENG111A