LIT 224 - Southwestern Literature

1. Analyze Southwestern Mexican-American/Chicano writers’ ideas and styles.
2. Analyze Southwestern American Indian writers’ ideas and styles.
3. Analyze Southwestern Anglo and other writers’ ideas and styles.
4. Compare relevant social, political, environmental themes in different cultures.

1. Mexican-American/Chicano Writers of the Southwest
   1. Cultural/historical/geographical background
   2. Significance and influence of these writers
   3. Appreciation of writing styles
   4. Reaction/response papers using critical thinking
   5. Cross-cultural influence
2. American Indian Writers of the Southwest
   1. Cultural/historical/geographical background
   2. Significance and influence of these writers
   3. Appreciation of writing styles
   4. Reaction/response papers using critical thinking
   5. Cross-cultural influences
3. Anglo and Other Writers of the Southwest
   1. Cultural/historical/geographical background
   2. Significance and influence of these writers
   3. Appreciation of writing styles
   4. Reaction/response papers using critical thinking
   5. Cross-cultural influences
4. Compare different cultures
   1. Social Themes
   2. Political Themes
   3. Environmental Themes
5. Written Works
   1. Written works on philosophical, social, political, and environmental comparisons among the Southwestern writers
   2. 2,500 words total semester output