America, the Melting Pot

 My handout for the elective course “America, the Melting Pot?”

African American Literature

The Color Purple

Their Eyes Were Watching God

   
Black Boy Native Son
   
Go Tell It On The Mountain Black Like Me
   
Invisible Man I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
   
The Coldest Winter Ever Grand Central Winter
   

 

Jewish American Literature

Portnoy’s Complaint Fear Of Flying
Portonoy’s Complaint and Fear of Flying are both excellent novels for mature readers. Just a warning: They contain some explicit sexual descriptions. I my context this has never been a problem, but students should know that before deciding to read the books.
Call It Sleep The Chosen
   
Snow In August Catch 22
   

 

Native American Literature
Gardens In The Dunes Mean Spirit
   
Waterlily Black Elk Speaks
   
Lakota Woman House Made of Dawn
  The Toughtest Indian in the World
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reservation Blues

 

Hispanic American Literature
 
Bodega Dreams Living Up The Street
   
The House on Mango Street  
   
   
   

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