Same as Mexican American Studies 345D. Examine the literature of the US-Mexico borderlands experience, with an emphasis on the historical and social conditions that characterize this unique region. Explore this in the context of prose fiction, as well as drama, film, and poetry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: English 342 (Topic 1), 342M, Mexican American Studies 345D, 374 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: One of the following: Comparative Literature 315, English 303D (or 603B), 316L, 316M, 316N, 316P, or Tutorial Course 303D (or 603B).