Covers the story of indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States: Aztlán, the Spanish colonial period, the Mexican period, and the acquisition and settlement by the United States. Seeks the exposition of indigenous and Hispanic historical and cultural foundations of the region and the confluence with other Asian and European influences. Taught in English with Spanish readings for Spanish majors. Taken online.
In this online class we covered the history of the Aztlan, or essentially makes up the land the Aztecs and their descendants (particularly Mexico) occupied. drawing from this history we looked forward into modern times and the Latinx/Chicanx communities in America. This course was very helpful for learning about and finding greater understanding for a secondary culture, as well as providing a basis for understanding our current sociopolitical climate in America.
As part of this course we participated in a number of projects and online forums in relation to our assigned reading and supplementary resources (such as movies, articles, books, etc.). Some of these assignments included making PowerPoints on particular aspects of the current lesson, historical research papers, and even personal reflections.
After this course I learned a lot about a community I was less familiar with, and was inspired to learn more. I hope to one day learn Spanish as well, to broaden my abilities to communicate with more cultures.
Historical Analysis Paper
As part of this course we participated in a number of projects and online forums in relation to our assigned reading and supplementary resources (such as movies, articles, books, etc.). Some of these assignments included making PowerPoints on particular aspects of the current lesson, historical research papers, and even personal reflections.
After this course I learned a lot about a community I was less familiar with, and was inspired to learn more. I hope to one day learn Spanish as well, to broaden my abilities to communicate with more cultures.
Historical Analysis Paper