Students will learn to look at all history from more than one perspective. Events and their history are recalled differently from the eyes of each beholder. Students will learn about different cultures, racism, economic struggles, and we will discuss how Americans have over come many of these issues, as well as how some of these issues still effect us today. 

I have been teaching English classes for many years. I have found that by engaging students through discussion they can be guided to comprehend the literature they are reading. In my classes students are free to voice their opinions and debate with one another regarding their ideas. Students can talk about the knowledge they already have on the subject compared to what they learn in this book. I use quizzes to gauged their comprehension of the text, and guide them to understand what they are reading. Living in America my entire life, but having family from Mexico on my fathers side, and Romania on my Mothers side, I have personally seen the positives and negatives to assimilating the different cultures into the American Society. As a teacher I have seen the growth of developing diversity in the education system. I can recognize the pitfalls, the historical issues related to educational discriminations, and what our nation is doing to try to integrate the beliefs and values of each culture into our lessons. The stories told through the eyes of the minorities living in America bring the struggles of racism, the economic impact, and the challenges each family face to overcome obstacles to become successful.   

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades will be given based on:
2 written assignments. 1 will be due on week 3 and 1 do on the last day of class. 
60% class participation
On the 2nd week of class students will be assigned to bring a current event article related to current cultural issues to be read in class and discussed. Student will be asked what ideas they feel can make a positive impact on the events happening in America today. 
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A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America by Ronald Takaki
I will include video links to assist visual learners in understanding the material. Students can share their own experiences related to the subject matter.