Latina Literature: The Shifting Boundaries of Identity

Focuses on the relationship between national identity and ethnic identity in narratives by and about Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican and Central and South American women in the U.S. Texts by and about women from other ethnic and minority groups. Readings from Gloria Anzaldua, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Dolores Prida, Cristina Garcia, Julia Alvarez, among others. Enrollment limited to 20 juniors and seniors.