CHICANO 142
Mesoamerican Literature
Description: Lecture, four hours. Preparation: reading knowledge of Spanish (level 4). Survey of premises of Mesoamerican literatures, including myths, lyrics, poetry, religious celebrations, rituals, and drama, specifically of Aztec and Mayan peoples prior to European contact. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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COURSE TAKEN: History 142D, U.S. Popular Culture Logistics: lecture, no section, 4 books, 30% in-class midterm [terms and essay, which he goes over in class], 60% final paper, and extra credit [1-page paper at the end of your midterm]. I really really loved this class. Due to my interest in American history, I found learning about it from a cultural perspective extremely fascinating. Professor Avila is an extremely engaging lecturer who comes prepared with videos and photos to help keep you engaged. This class encompasses pop culture from about 1880 to 1970. The readings are helpful, especially for the midterm, and the content of the course is exciting if you're into movies, TV, celebrities, and other fun topics. I wish I could take this class again.
COURSE TAKEN: History 142D, U.S. Popular Culture Logistics: lecture, no section, 4 books, 30% in-class midterm [terms and essay, which he goes over in class], 60% final paper, and extra credit [1-page paper at the end of your midterm]. I really really loved this class. Due to my interest in American history, I found learning about it from a cultural perspective extremely fascinating. Professor Avila is an extremely engaging lecturer who comes prepared with videos and photos to help keep you engaged. This class encompasses pop culture from about 1880 to 1970. The readings are helpful, especially for the midterm, and the content of the course is exciting if you're into movies, TV, celebrities, and other fun topics. I wish I could take this class again.
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Spring 2026 - She assigned 3 essays, but they are all pretty doable because she likes to read in class and the classroom gets pretty lively with conversation. When I had her for this class it was at 8am so that was a little bit of a pain, but I liked her class so much I decided to take her again Fall 26 for Chicana/Latin America Women Narratives. She has really helped me with my field of research, and I totally recommend taking one of her classes!
Spring 2026 - She assigned 3 essays, but they are all pretty doable because she likes to read in class and the classroom gets pretty lively with conversation. When I had her for this class it was at 8am so that was a little bit of a pain, but I liked her class so much I decided to take her again Fall 26 for Chicana/Latin America Women Narratives. She has really helped me with my field of research, and I totally recommend taking one of her classes!
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