Course Description
This course will familiarize students with Mexican American literature and cultural production as it relates to its historical context. This course will consist of four comprehensive units: Perspectives and Memory of Early Encounters, Emergence of the Mexican American, Mexican Americans and the struggle for Civil Rights, Contemporary Mexican American Culture and Issues.
Course material will draw from various genres and historical periods to exhibit the rich contribution that Mexican American and Chicana/o creative voices and lived experiences lend to U.S. and global culture.
The emphasis of this course will be to enhance transferable literacy skills such as rhetorical reading and writing as specified by California Common Core Standards, while developing overall student knowledge of multicultural literatures for a representative education in American literatures.
This course will familiarize students with Mexican American literature and cultural production as it relates to its historical context. This course will consist of four comprehensive units: Perspectives and Memory of Early Encounters, Emergence of the Mexican American, Mexican Americans and the struggle for Civil Rights, Contemporary Mexican American Culture and Issues.
Course material will draw from various genres and historical periods to exhibit the rich contribution that Mexican American and Chicana/o creative voices and lived experiences lend to U.S. and global culture.
The emphasis of this course will be to enhance transferable literacy skills such as rhetorical reading and writing as specified by California Common Core Standards, while developing overall student knowledge of multicultural literatures for a representative education in American literatures.
Expected Learning Outcomes
* Discuss key issues in the development of Mexican American literature
* Integrate a discussion of contemporary Mexican American issues with an array of past and contemporary Mexican literature, verbally and in writing * Identify the varieties of Mexican American identity demonstrated and expressed in diverse forms of cultural production. * Research the historical context Mexican American literature * Identify major authors in major periods of Mexican American literary production Text, Materials, and Technology Composition Book, Glue Stick, Writing Utensils, & Google Drive Account |
Click on the Units BelowUnit 1: Intro to Ethnic Studies
Unit 2: Intro to Identity Unit 3: Birth of the Mexican Am Unit 4: Emergence of Chican@s Unit 5: 21st Century Voices |
Homework & Assignments
NOTEBOOKS, which include both class and homework, will be collected every three weeks.
All assignments are to be turned in the day they are due.
Make-ups are permitted. Students are solely responsible for informing themselves about work missed during absences. Worksheets and assignments will be listed on the weekly class calendar. Worksheets may be picked up at the assignment basket. Late work will be reduced one level and will only be accepted during the current unit.
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, homework packets, projects, writing assignments, and participation. The value of each of these components at the outcome of the semester is as follows:
60% Writing Assignments & End of Unit Projects (Summative)
40% Notebook (Formative)
NOTEBOOKS, which include both class and homework, will be collected every three weeks.
All assignments are to be turned in the day they are due.
Make-ups are permitted. Students are solely responsible for informing themselves about work missed during absences. Worksheets and assignments will be listed on the weekly class calendar. Worksheets may be picked up at the assignment basket. Late work will be reduced one level and will only be accepted during the current unit.
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, homework packets, projects, writing assignments, and participation. The value of each of these components at the outcome of the semester is as follows:
60% Writing Assignments & End of Unit Projects (Summative)
40% Notebook (Formative)
Expectations:
ALL members of the classroom community have a right to learn in a positive learning environment where they are respected and supported. Therefore, every member of the community will:
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Honest
4. Be Unique
5. Be the Difference
Interactive Notebook
Your Interactive Student Notebook will be your property and the key to success in my class. It will contain notes, handouts, and valuable information concerning class material. It will also contain your thoughts, creativity, and personality –
so take care of it!
Your Interactive Student Notebook must come to class every day!
This is essential—along with quizzes it is 40% of your grade!
Your Interactive Student Notebook must contain the following aspects:
1. A COVER with your basic information – your name, the course name, your class period, and my name.
2. A TABLE OF CONTENTS identifying the material contained in the notebook in chronological order and the page number in your notebook.
3. All materials that are contained in your notebook must be complete and have a title, including the DATE. This is primarily aimed at class materials, such as starters, notes and diagrams, as well as homework assignments and readings.
* All Materials Adapted from Adriana Alba 2021
ALL members of the classroom community have a right to learn in a positive learning environment where they are respected and supported. Therefore, every member of the community will:
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Honest
4. Be Unique
5. Be the Difference
Interactive Notebook
Your Interactive Student Notebook will be your property and the key to success in my class. It will contain notes, handouts, and valuable information concerning class material. It will also contain your thoughts, creativity, and personality –
so take care of it!
Your Interactive Student Notebook must come to class every day!
This is essential—along with quizzes it is 40% of your grade!
Your Interactive Student Notebook must contain the following aspects:
1. A COVER with your basic information – your name, the course name, your class period, and my name.
2. A TABLE OF CONTENTS identifying the material contained in the notebook in chronological order and the page number in your notebook.
3. All materials that are contained in your notebook must be complete and have a title, including the DATE. This is primarily aimed at class materials, such as starters, notes and diagrams, as well as homework assignments and readings.
* All Materials Adapted from Adriana Alba 2021