Reflect on the material that we have examined since returning from Thanksgiving Break. If possible, draw contrasts to previous material. This last assignment will count as extra credit. Come to class on Friday ready to share your take aways for the semester. … [Read more...] about Final Response Paper
For students in Spanish 223 or any other of my courses
READINGS ON IMMIGRATION This page is intended to be a resources for any student wishing to become better informed about the issue of undocumented immigration from Latin America to the United States. The articles meet the standards of academic publishing, and the documentaries and reports meet the … [Read more...] about For students in Spanish 223 or any other of my courses
November 9
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, … [Read 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? … [Read 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 … [Read more...] about October 26