ENGL 2550 - Introduction to Southwest Literature

(3 CR, 3T + 0L)

New Mexico and the greater Southwest has long been a contested region. Through novels, poetry, and drama, the course focuses on the social, historical, and political issues that create complex portrayals of the beauty, borders, and violence that give the Southwest such a unique history. By the end of the course, students will have a broader appreciation for the many voices that make up literature from the American Southwest.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110.