We ARE Americans: Undocumented Students Pursuing the American Dream List two topics related to the introduction and assigned testimonials ("Jerónimo" and "Lilia") that you believe lend themselves to extended discussion. Also, please use this space to formulate two questions related to the readings, ... » Learn More about November 9
November 6
“Unwanted: Immigration and Nativism in America” by Peter Schrag (pp. 7-10) How were the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s similar to previous historical periods when the United States experienced large waves of immigration. What are some of the takeaways of this article? ... » Learn More about November 6
October 26
“Unwanted: Immigration and Nativism in America” by Peter Schrag (pp. 2-6) Briefly reiterate some of the main points made in the first half of the article. In what way does the Plenary Powers Doctrine of the Supreme Court fit into the history that the author teaches us? Also, briefly note the topic ... » Learn More about October 26
October 24
My Family (1995) Critique the testimonial quality of the film. What aspects of it do you find effective and/or ineffective. Is this film as effective as the written testimonials that were assigned earlier in the semester? ... » Learn More about October 24
October 19
Las Cafeteras and La Santa Cecilia Discuss briefly the message of one of the assigned songs. ... » Learn More about October 19