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Hispanic Literature: Gary Soto

LIT-903
3 Credits
Correspondence
4.91/5.00
LIT-903
3 Credits
Correspondence
4.91/5.00
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173 Reviews

5.00/5.00
8/26/2025
State: WISCONSIN
Amazing course, easy to follow and the professor was extremely helpful.
5.00/5.00
8/7/2025
State: RHODE ISLAND
The course was well designed and I will use the content and lesson plans I designed in my upcoming school year.
5.00/5.00
7/17/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This class was a straight forward graduate class that let me explore Gary Soto's work at my own pace and use in my library.
5.00/5.00
7/8/2024
State: Armed Forces AE
I truly enjoy this course and I am excited to share Soto's incredible story telling gift with my students this year! I was able to connect and expand with so many of his themes. This was a delightful exploration of Soto's writing!
5.00/5.00
7/5/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/16/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This was a wonderful course about Gary Soto that I highly recommend!
5.00/5.00
5/5/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
2/1/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I complete enjoyed this course! Highly recommend.
5.00/5.00
9/4/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
3.50/5.00
5/22/2023
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
12/20/2022
State: CONNECTICUT
The texts were a pleasure to read! Instructor communication was fast and professional. The syllabus and expectations were clear and well-organized! Highly recommend this course!
5.00/5.00
11/10/2022
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
6/2/2022
State: OHIO
Great texts filled with thought provoking experiences.
4.00/5.00
5/6/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
While the course is an extensive study of one author, I would have loved to study other Hispanic Literature.
5.00/5.00
9/11/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I thoroughly enjoyed this course, its readings and assignments. I definitely recommend this one!
5.00/5.00
7/14/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/14/2021
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/2/2021
State: VIRGINIA
The professor is quick to respond and gives great feedback.
4.50/5.00
3/9/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
12/23/2020
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/1/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
11/4/2020
State: MARYLAND
Thank you, Prof. Reimer-Pare for your kind words about the assignments I submitted. I enjoyed reviewing the books and preparing the lessons and look forward to a time I may actually use them when we return to in-person teaching once this virus is under control.
5.00/5.00
8/18/2020
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/18/2020
State: OREGON
This course had a great selection of Gary Soto literature. I enjoyed reading his works and reflecting on their relevance to my life and my students' lives. I was able to create lesson plans that will help my students explore the work of Gary Soto while meeting state standards at the same time. Great course.
5.00/5.00
5/27/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
3/15/2020
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
2/4/2020
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
12/29/2019
State: VIRGINIA
4.50/5.00
11/30/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
10/20/2019
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I really enjoyed reading all of Gary Soto's poems and stories. His use of imagery is exquisite and his narratives are relatable. I felt the coursework was fair.
5.00/5.00
8/29/2019
State: NEW JERSEY
4.50/5.00
8/13/2019
State: NEW YORK
This was another engaging and enjoyable class by Luetta Reimer.
5.00/5.00
7/7/2019
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
7/3/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Can't wait to use these materials next school year.
4.50/5.00
6/16/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I thoroughly enjoyed Gary Soto's works. I will certainly be looking into more of this author to integrate them into my classroom!
5.00/5.00
6/13/2019
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
2/17/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Course was clear and well-organized. I enjoyed the books.
5.00/5.00
2/5/2019
State: OHIO
The material is worthwhile and engaging with practical applications.
5.00/5.00
1/24/2019
State: NEW JERSEY
Great way to learn about the various writing styles of Gary Soto. Very interesting reading material.
5.00/5.00
1/3/2019
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
12/18/2018
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
9/9/2018
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
6/15/2018
State: OREGON
5.00/5.00
5/26/2018
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
5/2/2018
State: OHIO
4.50/5.00
4/30/2018
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
10/12/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
The Hispanic Literature course offered a great opportunity to immerse myself in Gary Soto's literature. I found a number of short stories and poems that I look forward to including in my curriculum. I have enjoyed all of the classes I have taken from Luetta Reimer and appreciate the way her courses offer a chance to explore new literature and practically apply it to my classroom.
5.00/5.00
8/29/2017
State: TEXAS
I always get a lot of practical resources from Luetta Reimer's courses
5.00/5.00
8/28/2017
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
8/20/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/31/2017
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
7/26/2017
State: VIRGINIA
This was a very interesting course! I enjoyed learning more about the Hispanic culture, yet was fascinated how much it was similar to my small town upbringing. I also lived in Southern California for a few years, so I was able to associate a bit geographically with where he was raised.
5.00/5.00
7/4/2017
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
6/1/2017
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/12/2017
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
4/25/2017
State: OREGON
Thank you. I very much enjoyed reading and reflecting on Soto's work.
5.00/5.00
4/21/2017
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
3/20/2017
State: OHIO
This was a great class- clear instructions, reasonable expectations. I enjoyed it!
3.00/5.00
2/22/2017
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
2/14/2017
State: NORTH CAROLINA
enjoyed this class....enjoyed all of the books
5.00/5.00
1/10/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
Another outstanding course with Professor Reimer. I highly recommend this course. Soto is an intriguing author with something for everyone.
5.00/5.00
11/2/2016
State: NEVADA
This class was fun because it introduced me to the author Gary Soto, who I was not familiar with. It was fun to read the new literature and then introduce it to my students.Great class!
5.00/5.00
10/12/2016
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/26/2016
State: WYOMING
4.00/5.00
8/19/2016
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
8/15/2016
State: OHIO
I loved this course!
5.00/5.00
8/13/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/28/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/27/2016
State: NEW YORK
Thank you!
5.00/5.00
7/27/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/25/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
I have enjoyed taking many of Luetta's classes. They are relevant to what I teach.
5.00/5.00
7/25/2016
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
7/21/2016
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
7/5/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/6/2016
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
2/21/2016
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
11/17/2015
State: NEVADA
As I read the information regarding this course I was hopeful that it would be "made to order" for my specialized groups as well as my traditional classes. I teach Spanish and I wanted to interest my Heritage Speaking class in the works of a Chicano writer. It worked wonderfully. I am so thankful that I had this opportunity.
5.00/5.00
9/3/2015
State: FLORIDA
5.00/5.00
9/2/2015
State: ILLINOIS
The books selections were wonderful and appropriate for a variety of grade levels. I work with K-5 students and will definitely be incorporating some of Soto's works into my instruction. The course was well organized, and the instructor was prompt to reply to email communication.
5.00/5.00
8/14/2015
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/10/2015
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
8/8/2015
State: OHIO
I have taken nearly every course offered by this instructor, because I appreciate the way distance learning fits into my hectic life. I love working at my own pace, exploring the texts and working in solitude. Thanks for another great class!
5.00/5.00
8/3/2015
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Great course. Loved learning about the Hispanic culture. Will take another class that this professor does.
4.00/5.00
7/27/2015
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
6/27/2015
State: CALIFORNIA
As a Spanish elective teacher, I am always looking for new and creative ways for my students to be engaged and exposed to the Spanish language. Thanks to this course, I will be able to introduce hispanic culture and literature to my students. We're always memorizing vocabulary and playing games; reading hispanic literature will be an exciting addition to my curriculum for the next school year! Thank you, Luetta!
5.00/5.00
5/27/2015
State: TEXAS
5.00/5.00
5/5/2015
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Another great course - and I appreciated that the books were all sent to us in the mail! I enjoyed coming up with how to integrate the text into my own classroom. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
5/1/2015
State: INDIANA
Great courses with a product that could be directly used in the classroom.
5.00/5.00
4/13/2015
State: OHIO
Wonderful opportunity to explore hispanic literature for K-12 students aligned with curriculum and time to develop lessons. Thank you for an enriching experience!
5.00/5.00
4/2/2015
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
3/20/2015
State: VIRGINIA
5.00/5.00
2/4/2015
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
2/1/2015
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
1/13/2015
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
11/29/2014
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
10/4/2014
State: NORTH CAROLINA
5.00/5.00
8/18/2014
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
8/18/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/7/2014
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
8/7/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/2/2014
State: OHIO
I enjoyed the course and the materials.
5.00/5.00
7/25/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/14/2014
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Wonderful opportunity to read some inspirational literature and to gain some insights about the Hispanic culture. The projects will enhance what I do in the classroom - very applicable!
5.00/5.00
7/9/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/26/2014
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
6/22/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/11/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/13/2014
State: OHIO
I enjoyed reading all of the books of Gary Soto's that were the required reading for this course. The themes were very realistic of situations occurring in our community, and of when I was growing up.
5.00/5.00
4/15/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
3/9/2014
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
12/16/2013
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/2/2013
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/10/2013
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/7/2013
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
8/7/2013
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/30/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This was a very interesting course that taught me a lot about Gary Soto. It was very helpful in my current teaching position.
5.00/5.00
7/13/2013
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/10/2013
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/20/2013
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
6/19/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I found the literature to be very interesting and valuable to my current teaching position.
5.00/5.00
6/11/2013
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
6/11/2013
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/22/2013
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
4/30/2013
State: COLORADO
5.00/5.00
4/2/2013
State: MASSACHUSETTS
This was a fantastic class! The books were excellent and my students enjoyed the lessons.
5.00/5.00
3/11/2013
State:
5.00/5.00
2/11/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
2/7/2013
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
1/21/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Because I teach a Humanities course, I was particularly interested in this course. Latin America is one of the regions that we study, and although Soto's writing is set in the United States, I can definitely use his works to talk about how his culture influenced his writing. I learned a lot and have already started using some of his odes in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
1/19/2013
State: NEW JERSEY
This is an excellent course for teachers of all levels. My particular interest was using these stories with Special Education students. In an age where we have placed so much emphasis on Character Education, Gary Soto provides a supportive medium to teach these topics to students of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Once again I throughly enjoyed my Fresno course! Thank you Luetta for your support.
4.00/5.00
1/11/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
12/30/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
12/24/2012
State: MICHIGAN
Great books, very interesting! Loved the course!
5.00/5.00
12/19/2012
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
12/10/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
11/2/2012
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
9/3/2012
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/26/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Great literature to read and the assignments can be implemented and used in any grade level! I truly enjoyed this course!
4.00/5.00
8/23/2012
State: OHIO
This was a good class to be introduced to Hispanic literature. There are a mixture of stories from picture books to chapter books. In my opinion, the books used in this course are more for elementary and middle school. There was only one book that might be appropriate for high school. Overall, I was pleased with this course.
3.00/5.00
7/31/2012
State: GEORGIA
5.00/5.00
6/16/2012
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
6/12/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/3/2012
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
6/2/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
I enjoyed the readings and books-I was able to reflect on my childhood and the challenges most individuals overcome.
4.00/5.00
5/11/2012
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
5/9/2012
State: MICHIGAN
My students loved the lessons based on the work I did for this course. The reading material required for this course deals with contemporary issues. Most students connect with the author which makes for great lessons in language arts as well as relevant discussions pertaining to daily life.
5.00/5.00
5/7/2012
State: NEW JERSEY
Excellent course.
4.00/5.00
5/6/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Another great course. Lots of different language arts activities.
5.00/5.00
4/29/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
Creatively designed and flexible, this course provides an intriguing array of Soto's work for close examination.
5.00/5.00
4/24/2012
State: GEORGIA
5.00/5.00
3/13/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
2/17/2012
State: OHIO
I really enjoyed reading the literature by Gary Soto and so did my students!
5.00/5.00
2/6/2012
State: OHIO
Absolutely loved the class. More enjoyable than I imagined. Can't wait to register for another literature course.
5.00/5.00
12/13/2011
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Love this instructor. I have learned so much from her and I have many valuable resources for my ESL classroom because of her classes.
5.00/5.00
12/9/2011
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
11/15/2011
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
9/29/2011
State: NEW JERSEY
Another wonderful class with Ms. Reimer. The activities are relevant to my classroom and will be used over and over.
4.00/5.00
9/8/2011
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
9/4/2011
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
9/2/2011
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Once again, another great Reimer class!!!
5.00/5.00
8/30/2011
State: NEW JERSEY
professor was wonderful , taken many of her courses, very happy!
5.00/5.00
8/23/2011
State: NEW YORK
I love all of Luetta Reimer's courses. I always learn something new that I can incorporate into my classroom. The lessons are so valuable!
5.00/5.00
8/17/2011
State: NEW YORK
I very much enjoyed this course and the materials were relevant to my incoming class.
5.00/5.00
8/1/2011
State: MISSOURI
I really enjoyed this class. I will use the lesson plans for my class this year. I appreciate the exposure to Gary Soto's books. I had only read Chato's Kitchen and now I have become a Gary Soto fan. I will definitely tell my colleagues about this class.
5.00/5.00
7/31/2011
State: NEW JERSEY
Definitely a five star course. This course is a great example of what a multicultural class should be. The literature was thoughtfully selected to provide an extensive look at Gary Soto's works. I can not wait to share the knowledge I learned with my students. I would highly recommend this class to others.
5.00/5.00
7/27/2011
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
7/24/2011
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/13/2011
State: VIRGINIA
5.00/5.00
7/12/2011
State: IDAHO
I loved reading the stories in this unit! It was a great class!
5.00/5.00
7/8/2011
State: ILLINOIS
It was a wonderful course!
5.00/5.00
6/23/2011
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/26/2011
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
4/29/2011
State: CONNECTICUT