Introduction to Chicano, Hispanic, Latino Studies Culture and History - Semester
Students are introduced to how Chicano, Mexican American, Hispanic, and Latino communities experience and contribute to social life in the US. Particular attention is given to how culture, history, and institutions impact lived realities.
Dr. Vega, PhD - Sociology, History, Politics
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What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each week we will have a short writing assignment covering what we discussed the week prior. I will provide instructions and guidance to facilitate success. These assignments should be submitted via the Outschool platform. Complete instructions for assignment submission will be sent upon course/class enrollment.Assessment
Each week, I will provide individualized feedback on weekly submitted assignments. This feedback is designed to hone a student's academic writing, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and support extended topic inquiry.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to students who successfully complete all work and attend (live or via recording) all 16 class sessions.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Use code VEGAPTRY10 to take $10 off! This course explores what it means to be Chicano, Mexican American, Hispanic, and Latino/a/x in the United States. Each week we will consider the relationship between how these communities have been defined and named in the United States within the context of historical events—war, mass deportations, US foreign interventions, and how they live amid these institutional forces. Throughout the course we will also examine how these communities self-identify, mobilize, and engage U.S. sociocultural arrangements. This exploration will occur via a formal presentation of material using a combination of expert lectures and multimedia illustrations that foster student application and extension. In each class we will also hold active class discussions where students can ask questions, respectfully express thoughts, and remain curious. To demonstrate developing competency, students will be assigned weekly homework assignments that ask student to compose thoughtful well composed reflections weekly topics. Finally, to help facilitate a student’s academic development, I will provide constructive feedback on assignments and provide optional opportunities for students to dive deeper. As a result, students in this course will have the opportunity to build the essential skills to grapple with class material at levels similar or exceeding high school honors or advance placement (AP) courses. Based on research concerning student readiness in college and my experience as a college professor, I believe these skills key to a student’s future academic success. Over the past 20 years of teaching college classes (undergraduate BA, BS, graduate MA, MS, EdD, PhD) I have seen a shift in the level of preparedness among incoming 1st-year students. Specifically, promising students are too often adversely challenged by the underdevelopment of foundational skills including active listening, note-taking, critical reflection, and analytical composition. As an educator, I am committed to addressing these achievement issues through meeting students where they are at, providing positive spaces where we can connect their voice to knowledge formation and intellectual growth.
Learning Goals
Demonstrate familiarity with the historical and conceptual foundations of
linked to the creation of Latinx identities in the USThink critically about assumptions and potential biases towards ethnic and racial minorities
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Early America and the Development of a Hispanic Identity
In this lesson, we explore the early formation of English colonial identities and non-English identity in pre-US America. Central to this discussion is how indigenous populations and Spain colonized populations were dominantly viewed by English "settlers" in North America during the 1600s. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The United States of Spain (1535-1821)
In this lesson, we explore the culture, traditions and legacies of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Social actors include, Spanish colonizers, Catholic missionaries, and Native Americans. States discussed include California, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, New México, Kansas, Montana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Alaska. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Spanish-American War - US Hispanic Territories
In this lesson we discuss the factors leading to the Spanish-American war, key moments in the war, the Treaty of Paris, and early US relationships with Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Mexican-American War - Redrawing boundaries and Racial Identity
In this lesson we discuss the factors leading to the Mexican-American war, key moments in the war, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the process of post-war border making and the treatment of Mexican citizens in these borderland spaces. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class we will explore issues historic displacement, state sponsored terrorism, and systemic discrimination. As such, student will hear, read, and view acts of prejudice, segregation, and violence.
Supply List
I will supply all readings, photographs, audio clips, and video segments. Class materials will be sent to each student one week (7 days) prior to the start of each class/subsequent class or on the day of class registration (if less than 7 days remain).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Throughout the course, we will draw on academic articles and books, documentaries, oral histories, music, photography, and works of art. All course materials will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
Joined January, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a university professor with a PhD in sociology and, over the past twenty years, I have developed and taught courses in the areas of ethnicity, gender, and race. Specific to my expertise in teaching this introductory course in Latinx studies, I have published and presented in the area of Latinx studies and actively teach an introductory course in Latinx studies as well as advanced courses on immigration and borders.Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $288 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-18 learners per class
