Read two of the featured books dealing with Latino culture listed on the course menu "Books for Ex. Credit." Read the boook and write a 3-page paper per book , DO NOT just summarize the book! Provide an analysis of some of the book's major points or its thesis. Do not plagiarize.
Below you will find a reading list for Latino Culture, including books for adults and books for children.
Suggested Reading List for Latino Culture (adults)
The Following ten books deal with several aspects of Latino culture in the United States. You may select any one (or more)
1. Everything You Wanted to Know about Latino History, by Himilce Novas
Well, not everything--you learn about issues in HUM 335 not covered in Novas' book, but you will enjoy her review of Latino history and culture - a fun book.
2. The Hispanic 100, by Himilce Novas
A useful biographical resource of influential Latino women and men in the U.S.
3. Hispanic Nation, by Geoffrey Fox
Fox describes what he calls the "Hispanic identity" of many people living in the U.S.
4. Women's Voices from the Borderlands, Edited by Lillian Castillo-Speed
Thirty-one well known and emerging Latina writers speak of their heritage
5. Strangers Among Us: How Latino Immigration is transforming America, by Roberto Suro
A contemporary and timely view of Latino immigration and its consequences in the U.S.
6. Short Fiction by Hispanic Writers of the United States, Edited by Nicolás Kanellos
Representations of life in the U.S. by Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Puerto Rican writers
7. The Hispanic Condition: Reflections on Culture and Identity in America, by Ilan Stavans
A Mexican-American scholar examines the history and culture of Latinos in the U.S.
8. Out of the Barrio, by Linda Chavez
Conservative writer Chavez's provocative and controversial examination of U.S. Latinos
9. Growing up Latino: Memoirs and Stories, Edited by Harold Augenbraum and Ilan Stavans
Experiences of Latino youths coming of age in the U.S.
10. Latino Literacy: The Complete Guide to Our Hispanic History and Culture, by Frank de Varona
An overview of the history, culture, and people of Latino heritage
11. Latino Cultural Citizenship: Claiming Identity, Space, and Rights. Eds. William V. Flores and Rina Benmayor.
A series of essays that explore the concept of being a citizen of the U.S. while maintaining strong cultural ties to Spanish-speaking countries
12. Thirty Million Strong: Reclaiming Hispanic Heritage in American Culture. Nicolás Kanellos.
Analyzes the role of Hispanics throughout the history of the United States.
13. It's All in the Frijoles: 100 famous Latinos share time-tested Dichos, favorite folktales, and inspiring words of wisdom. Yolanda Nava.
The essence of Latino culture through many voices past and present.
14. Americanos: Latino Life in the United States (La vida latina en los Estados Unidos). Eds. Edward James Olmos and Carlos Fuentes.
A photo and essay review of Latino culture based on the recent HBO TV series
15. Spain: The Root and the Flower. By John A.Crow, UCLA prof.
16. Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors. By James Reston, Jr. 2005.
17. The Ornament of the World: How Muslims,Jews & Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain. By María Rosa Menocal. 2002