Intro to Ethnic American Lit

This is a survey course on the ethnic American experience in the United States, focusing primarily on the literary works of African American, Asian American, Chicano, Latino, and Native American authors. Genres explored will include poetry, drama, short fiction, and the novel. Literary works will be examined within their cultural, racial, historical, and social frameworks. Recommended Prep: ENGL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.