Reflect on your learning of the assigned material in this course during the past two weeks. How is your perspective on Latinos in the United States evolving (or not evolving) as a result of doing the assigned readings and viewings? In what ways do you feel it might be valuable to gain an informed ... » Learn More about Response Paper (Due Sept. 9)
September 5
What is the main point that Steinbeck makes in this article? Does it surprise you? Why? ... » Learn More about September 5
September 2
Latino Americans: Episode 2 Share your reflections on this episode. What themes continue in this episode that we saw in the previous one and in "Diario de un viaje a CA"? What specific information do you believe is important to retain? What details will you likely remember one year from now? ... » Learn More about September 2
August 31
"Diario de un viaje a California" by Vicente Pérez Rosales Share your thoughts on this testimonial from the late 1840s. What do witnesses of history have to teach us about a past moment in time or about the present? Is the author a credible witness in your mind? What sort of intrinsic value does ... » Learn More about August 31
August 29
Latino Americans: Episode 1 Share your reflections on this episode. What specific information do you believe is important to retain? What details will you likely remember one year from now? ... » Learn More about August 29