For this week we’re going to be reading Cherríe Moraga’s play The Hungry Woman: A Mexican Medea, Moraga’s take on the La Llorona story. The play is short, but please be sure to read the introductory notes. Also, because this … Continue reading
Proffers Perez
Monday, February 10, class will not meet. Instead, you will meet with Dr. Perez in her office (UH 4418) to talk about your plans for the class project. Please be on time and bring a page or two summary of … Continue reading
The manner in which Ultima begins (with an Older Antonio recalling his youth) reminds me of Calligraphy and Concepcion #chst332 — Andrew Armstrong (@AndrewAarmstr7) February 3, 2014 Miss Maestas changed Antonio's name to Anthony. I saw this happen a lot … Continue reading
Thank you so much for entering into the spirit of this. A reminder: you always have the option of doing the 12-15 page paper for the course. However, based on your work so far, I’m interested in any projects you … Continue reading
For Monday, read Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya and “The Rise of the American Gothic” by Eric Savoy. (on Readings page) In the comments below, discuss elements of gothicness and Chicana/o-ness that you see in the text. Would you … Continue reading
For Wednesday we’re going to continue our discussion of Calligraphy of the Witch, with a visit and presentation by Professor Alicia Gaspar de Alba, the author of the book. Bring your questions, thoughts on the novel as Chicana/o gothic. (Check … Continue reading
I hope you’re enjoying the book. Please finish reading it by Monday, January 27. The author, Alicia Gaspar de Alba, will be part of our class discussion on Wednesday, January 29. For Monday, write a response to the novel. Look … Continue reading
For Wednesday, read “The Vine Leaf” by María Cristina Mena. Read it alongside the classic American Gothic short story, Nathaniel Hawthorn’s “The Birth-mark.” Write about it in the comments section below (before 11:59 on Tuesday). Try and respond to each … Continue reading
Using crowd sourcing, we’re going to develop a working definition of Gothic. In the comments below, I want you a paragraph giving something of a definition / impression or sense of what Gothic means. Use the ‘net and any other … Continue reading
Using crowd sourcing, we’re going to develop a working definition of Chicana/o. In the comments below, I want you a paragraph giving something of a definition / impression or sense of what Chicana/o means. Use the ‘net and any other … Continue reading