This course is designed as a general survey of the rich and diverse development of Chicana/o literature. The course will explore various genres including, but not limited to, poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and essays, and will engage in literary analysis of these materials. The course will pair the critical understanding of the works read within the context of the cultural, socioeconomic, and political histories that inform them. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.