BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
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Department/ Subject Area ENG
Course Number 035
Disciplines ENG-English
Proposal Type Course Revision (Major)
Division Library, Learning Resources, and Language Arts Division
Cross Listing Courses
Course Title Chicano Literature
Transcript Title Chicano Literature
Course Description This course is designed to offer a critical survey of the historical development of Chicano literature from pre-Columbian (before 1519), Hispanic period (to 1821(, Mexican period (1821-1848), Transition period (1848-1910), Interaction period (1910-1942), and Chicano period 1943-present. Spanish proficiency is not required. (UC, CSU)
Community Service No
Proposed For Revision
Effective Date 2007 Fall
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Course Description
Lecture Hrs: 3.00 - 3.00
Lab Hrs: 0 - 0
Student Unit Hrs: 3.00 - 3.00
Faculty Lecture Units: 3.00
Faculty Lab Units: 0
Field Trips Not Required
Grade Options 0: A-F or Inc.
Transfer/Degree Applicability Associate Degree & Transfer
Non-Credit Options
Repeated NO
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Repeat Rationale
Challenged NO
Rationale It is not academically feasible for a student to aquire sufficient knowledge through experience.
Fee Amount 0.00
Comparable Course Information
Comparable Course Information UC
UC Berkeley
Introduction to Chicano Literature in English--Chicano Studies 40
Catalog Year: 2005 Page: 2007
URL: http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_search_sends_request#top
(from the 2005-2007 General Catalog updated as of November 2, 2006) Introduction to Chicano Literature in English -- Chicano Studies (CHICANO) 40 [4 units] Course Format: Four hours of lecture per week. Description: The course will introduce students to modern Chicano literature written in English, and will provide necessary background for understanding more specialized courses in the area. (SP) Perez

Community College Course
Chabot College
MEXICAN AMERICAN/LATINO English 22
Catalog Year: 2003-2005 Page: 80
URL: http://www.collegesource.org/displayinfo/frame.asp?url=http://www.chabotcollege.edu/
3 UNITS Introduction to literary works in fiction, poetry, drama and the essay which are concerned with the Mexican-American/Latino cultural experience. Analysis of literature in the context of the historical growth of Mexican American/Latino identity in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: C2, D3; IGETC: Area 3; AA/AS.

CSU
CSU Fresno
CLS 42A
Catalog Year: 2006-2007 Page:
URL: http://www.csufresno.edu/CLS/default.html
CLS 42A. Introduction to Chicano-Latino Literature and Resources (3) University Migrant Services students have first priority; other students may receive priority status by permission of instructor. Introduces students to the professional literature on Chicano-Latino communities. Focuses on the use of library resources; identifying and analyzing problems in specific areas of research; interpretation of existing research findings; preparation of research paper. (Formerly CLS 180T section)

CSU
Cal Poly Pomona
Latino Literature in America ENG 215
Catalog Year: 2005-2007 Page: 332
URL: http://www.csupomona.edu/
(4) Study of works by, and about, Latinos in America, within a broad historical and cultural context. 4 lecture presentations. Prerequisite: ENG 104 or equivalent.
Course Goals
Course Goals General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the six literary periods of Chicano literary development.
2. Define the four Chicano literary genres; myth, folktale, ballad, poetry, short story, and novel.
3. Explain the influence of traditional Mexican values to the Chicano literary tradition.
4. Analyze the basic principles of literary criticism and synthesize these in oral and written modes.
5. Comprehend selected literary works composed by Chicano/Mexican-American writers.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze selected works from the various genres in an attempt to assign structure, form, style, and artistic characteristics to each work.
2. Produce oral presentations on individual works focusing on analysis of form, settings, themes, symbols and characters.
3. Compare and contrast Mexican style to Chicano style in the works studied, focusing on both similarities and differences.
4. Evaluate questions as to the influences of both Mexican and American cultures on Chicanos and their literature. Synthesize the complex influences which have gone into the creation of a Chicano literary style, both American and Mexican. Included in the synthesis are complex concerns regarding pre-Columbian Mexico and the Hispano-Catholic tradition. Works to be analyzed in this course contain the necessary prompts for this endeavor.
5. Relate Chicano Literature in the context of world cultures, history, and social development.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
  1. Outcome:Learn and gain an understanding of the Pre-Columbian/Chicano identity through the six literary stages.
    Assessment:One three page I-search/Research project with MLA citations and a works cited page. Also a two page reflective essays.
  2. Outcome:Analyze and interpret Chicano/Mexican literary themes.
    Assessment:A three page I-search/Research projects with MLA citations and a works cited page.
  3. Outcome:Gain a historical perspective and comprehend the epic poem "I am Joaquin."
    Assessment:A three page research project analyzing the six historical periods in the poem with MLA citations and works cited page.
  4. Outcome:Understand peformance poetry, myths, ballads/corridos, and plays.
    Assessment:A three page I-search/Research projects with MLA citations and a works cited page.
  5. Outcome:Acquire internet and library research skills.
    Assessment:Assigned research projects.
  6. Outcome:Acquire knowledge of Chicano Literature.
    Assessment:A ten page I-search/Research project with MLA citations and a works cited page.
Course Outline
Outline Text
  1. Indigenous, Pre-Columbian Literature of Mexico (before 1519)
    1. Prose
    2. Poetry
    3. Myths
    4. The oral tradition
  2. Hispanic Period (to 1821)
    1. The ballad tradition
    2. Hispanic origins and maturation in Mexico
    3. Selected ballads
    4. Mexican "Dichos" [Proverbs]
  3. Mexican Period (1821-1848): Selected Ballads
  4. Transition Period (1848-1910)
    1. Poetry
    2. Short Stories
    3. Novel
  5. Interaction Period (1910-1942)
    1. Identity (pachucos)
    2. Marginalization (jobs)
    3. Rural/Urban (social issues)
  6. Chicano Period (1943-Present)
    1. Resistance (United Farm Workers) UFW
    2. Rebirth (literary developments)
    3. Identity ("I am Joaquin")
Course Assignments
Course Assignments Reading
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Assignments: Readings selected from: (Readings and Handouts)
  1. Chicano/Latino Literature: Under the Fifth Sun. (Anthology) 2002.
  2. Limon, Graciela, Song of the Hummingbird. (Novel)
  3. Baca, Jimmy Santiago A Place to Stand. (Novel)
  4. And The Earth Did Not Devour Him/Y No Se Lo Trago La Tierra. (Novel)
  5. Rodolfo, "Corky" Gonzalez. Message to Aztlan, Selected Writings.
  6. Alurista, Season of the Witch, Tarde Sobrea, Salsa Con Crackers.
  7. Aztec and May poetry (selected).
  8. Emigrant Ballads: The Deportees, In Defense of the Emigrants, The Ballad of Aurelio Pompa, and the Corrido of Kansas.
  9. Mexican Ballads: Delgadina, Rosita Alvirez, Los Dos Hermanos, Joaquin Murrieta, Valentin de la Sierra, Preso Numero Nueve and others (optional).
  10. Jose Montoya, La Jefita, E. Louie, Los Vatos.
  11. Jose Angel Gutierrez, 22 Miles.
  12. Jose Burciaga, World Premiere.
  13. Nick Vaca, The Visit. (Short Story)
  14. Octavio Romano, Rosary for Dona Marina. (Short Story)
  15. Jose Antonio Villarreal, Pocho. (Novel)
  16. Rodolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima. (Novel)
  17. Rodolfo Anaya, Heart of Aztlan. (Novel)
  18. Luiz Valdez, Dos Caras Del Patroncito, Quinta Temporada.
  19. Daniel Valdez, Brown-Eyed Children of the Sun. (Ballad)

Writing
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Assignments:
  1. Outside of class I-Search/Research writing assignments on selected literary periods.
  2. Examinations (written) on selected units/units individual works.
  3. Participation: discussion in Chicano Literary groups and feedback on group forms, and turning in assignments in a timely manner.

Other
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  1. Participate in Cultural Awareness Programs for extra credit, or any other on or off campus speaker series.
Course Methods of Evaluation
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Course Methods of Evaluation A student's evaluation will be based on a required final examination and multiple measures of performance including critical thinking. These methods may include, but are not limited to the following.
Oral presentations and performance projects. Written examinations on selected units/individual works, and a final. Outside of class writing assignments on selected works. Participation: turning in all assignments on time, and active participation in class discussions. At least one method of evaluation will be used which will require the student to demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced through writing and/or problem-solving.
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Course Textbooks
Textbooks Gonzales, "Corky". A Message to Aztlan Selected Writings. First Arte Publico Press , 2001
Ernesto Galarza. Barrio Boy. Novel. Eleventh University of Notre Dame Press , 1971
Jose Antonio Burciaga. Drink Cultura c/s Chicanismo. First Joshua Odell Editions , 1993
Tomás Rivera. Novel: And the Earth Did Not Devour Him - Y No Se Lo Trago La Tierra with translation. Third by Arte Publico Press , 1987
Graciela Limon. Novel: Song of the Hummingbird. First Arte Publico Press , 1996
Jimmy Santiago Baca. Novel: A Place to Stand, The Making of a Poet. First Grove Press , 2001
Heide, Rick and Velasco, Juan. Anthology: Under The Fifth Sun/LatinoLiterature from California. First Heyday Books , 2002
Joseph Sommers and Tomas Ybarra-Frausto. Modern Chicano Writers (A Collection of Critical Essays). First Prentice-Hall, Inc. , 1979
P.Ramirez. Handout; Pre-Columbian Nahuatl Poetry, Dichos, Ballads, Folktales and Corridos. xxxx xxxxx , 2005
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Course Resources
Course Resources Learning Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
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Computer Resources
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Entry Skills
Entry Skills Reading Level II
Advisory
Reading 94 recommended.
  • READING 094A - Adapt reading comprehension strategies and principles to college-level materials using techniques such as mapping, annotating, and summarizing.
  • READING 094A - Demonstrate an ability to read an article/essay critically with an inquiring mind, analyzing and evaluating written information using logical reasoning skills.
  • READING 094A - Employ a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of words with multiple, specialized, or technical meanings.
  • READING 094A - Conduct library and electronic research, accessing, synthesizing, and evaluating material from multiple sources about the same topic.
    • Course Requisites
    Course Requisites Requisite Type: Advisories
    Sub Area Course #: READING-094A
    With a Minimum Grade of C
    Comment:

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    Transfer Types Course can be transferred to UC
    Course can be transferred to CSU
    Course Codes
    CB00 State ID CCC000361569
    SAM Code (CB09) E = Not Occupational
    TOP Code (CB03) 1501.00 - English
    Course Credit Status (CB04) Credit - Degree Applicable
    Coop Educational Code N - N = Not Coop Education
    Coop Work Code (CB10) Y - Y = Not Applicable
    CAN Code (CB14)
    Course Completion Assessment Level None
    Instructional Code M - Intermediate
    Classification Codes (CB11) A - Liberal Arts
    Print Catalog YES
    Print Class Schedule YES
    Independent Studies NO
    Open Entry NO
    Work Experience NO
    Special Topics NO
    Appointment YES
    Contract Course NO
    Basic Skills (CB08) N Not Basic Skills
    Organizational Unit Library, Learning Resources, & Language Arts Div
    Prior Skills (CB21) Y = Not applicable
    Originator Pedro Ramirez
    Previous Course ENG 035 Chicano Literature
    Proposal Type Course Revision (Major)
    Course Status Active
    Admin Dates
    Board of Trustees 03/20/2007
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