This blog is now closed. It is an archive of work done by class on Chicanas and Latinas in the US: Girlhood to Womanhood, Coming of Age – Loyola Marymount University – Fall 2012 This course explored Chicana and Latina … Continue reading
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On Monday, November 26, Dr. Reina Prado will be coming to our seminar. In preparation you should start following her on Twitter (if you don’t already). Her Twitter handle is @santaperversa. Then, go to her website: http://santaperversa.com and look around. … Continue reading
Black Artemis Sofia Quintero Interview With Black Artemis … Continue reading
Picture Me Rollin‘ by Black Artemis Reading assignment for Monday, November 19. Your reply (under Comments) is due before class. Be sure to check and make sure your response posts. Discuss Espe and Picture Me Rollin’ as compared to earlier coming-of-age … Continue reading
It sucks to be a young child and have your father walk out of your life. #chst302 — Andy Zavala (@imhighonfire) November 11, 2012 Always leaving things behind like a trial of bread crumbs for her father. (Viramontes, 14) #CHST302 … Continue reading
Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena María Viramontes Reading assignment for Monday, November 12. Your reply (under Comments) is due before class. Be sure to check and make sure your response posts. Describe and discuss Estrella’s life and her … Continue reading
Debate on Child Farm Labor Does anyone else want fresh tortillas after reading Barefoot Heart? #CHST302 — Astrid Arellano(@astrid_aarellan) November 5, 2012 This section reminds me so much of my father, he loves his tacos de ojos just like Apà … Continue reading
Barefoot Heart by Elva Treviño Hart Reading assignment for Monday, November 5. Your reply (under Comments) is due before class. Be sure to check and make sure your response posts. Discuss Barefoot Heart as a Bildungsroman. How does Elva come … Continue reading
Con dinero y sin dinero, ago siempre lo que quiero.Connection in What Night Brings. #CHST302 #CarlaTrujillo — ya (@uknowmees) October 29, 2012 The mom is the epitome of being too blinded by love to do what’s right.Doesn’t care about her … Continue reading
What Night Brings, Carla Trujillo Reading assignment for Monday, October 29. Your reply (under Comments) is due before class. Be sure to check and make sure your response posts. How does the violence connect with Marcía’s sexuality and her coming … Continue reading