MAMS 219

SCHEDULE

Weeks 1 - 4

Jan.26 - Feb. 19

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

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Main Schedule

Discussion Forum

Art Project

Literature Project

Week 1: Introduction/Identity

DATE

CLASS MEETING

GROUP MEETING

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Tues. Jan. 27

Section A & Section B Activity: Introduction to Course & Identity Activity - "Who Am I?"

This time is to be used for viewing videos, discussing readings, etc. Attendance is required. Be sure to sign in at classroom before going to selected meeting place.

Readings are always to be done BEFORE attending class so you're prepared for activities and discussions!

(Page numbers in parenthesis refer to page in book. Other page numbers are pages in MAMS 219 Reader.)

Thurs. Jan. 29

Section A & Section B Activity: "Stereotypes"

Videos are on reserve at the Library Multi-media Center

L�pez - pp. 219-230, Rosales - pp. 2 -23, MAMS 219 Reader: Blea - pp. 1-9 (30-44), "Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans?" - pp. 10-13, & Trejo - pp. 14-20 (1-15), Web Course in a Box - pp. 21-25

DISCUSSION FORUM ASSIGNMENT: Read the information on Discussion Forums and post twice in Web Course in a Box on the question "How would you feel if the words in the stereotype activity were directed at you and your family?" Due next Tuesday for Section A and next Thursday for Section B. Forum leaders turn in reports.

Week 2: Chicanas/os: Who Are We?

DATE

CLASS MEETING

GROUP MEETING

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Tues. Feb. 3

Section A &B Activity: Star Power Game

Workshop: Accessing the Web & Web Course in a Box

Rosales - pp. 26-38, MAMS Reader: Trejo - pp. 26- 34 (49-65), Blea - pp. 35-44 (47-67), "Rat Allegory" p. 45

(Recommended: Novas - pp. 55-117)

Thurs. Feb. 5

Section A &B Activity: Star Power Game

Same as above
DISCUSSION FORUM ASSIGNMENT: Read the information on Discussion Forums and post three times in Web Course in a Box on the question "How does the Star Power Game and Rat Allegory relate to Blea's theory of social stratification?" Base your discussion on readings. Due next Tuesday for Section A and next Thursday for Section B. Forum leaders turn in reports.

Week 3: Chicano Roots

DATE

CLASS MEETING

GROUP MEETING

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Tues. Feb. 10

Section A Films: "I Am Joaquin" & "Chicana"

Section B: Discuss Readings

Rosales - pp. 50-71 & pp. 74 - 86

(Recommended: Villarino pp. 145-163)

Thurs. Feb. 12

Section B Activity: Same as above

Section A Video: "Chicano Park"

Section B: Same as above

DISCUSSION FORUM ASSIGNMENT: Read the information on Discussion Forums and post three times in Web Course in a Box on the questions "What differences did you see between the two films viewed in class this week? What similarities?" Due next Tuesday for Section A and next Thursday for Section B. Forum leaders turn in reports.

Week 4:Chicano Art

DATE

CLASS MEETING

GROUP MEETING

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Tues. Feb. 17

Section A & Section B Activity: Chicano Art Slide Show

Workshop: Webpage Construction

Bjorkquist - pp. 101-115, Rosales - pp. 90-109, MAMS Reader: "How to Use Claris Homepage"- pp. 46-48, Herrera -pp. 49-50

Thurs. Feb. 19

Section A & Section B Video: "Los Mineros"

Same as above
DISCUSSION FORUM ASSIGNMENT: Read the information on Discussion Forums and post three times in Web Course in a Box on the questions "Which art pieces viewed in the slide show did you like and why? What message do you think the artist was conveying? How did the Chicano Civil Rights Movement influence the art after 1970?" Due next Tuesday for Section A and next Thursday for Section B. Forum leaders turn in reports.


updated 2/10/01

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