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Explore complexities and cultural threads of Latino/Chicano histories from 15th century to the present
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
locate particular societies on both contemporary and historical maps
recognize differences among different scholarly theories which may help to clarify the course
describe the growing impact of Latino/Chicano peoples within contemporary United States society
explain the basis for "trend analysis" past and future relative to this course
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Explore major indigenous cultural areas before, during, and after the initial Spanish conquistadors as well as the time period of Spanish colonization
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
identify key aspects underlying the study of Spanish, Indian, African, and Mestizo cultures
indicate short-comings in the pursuit of Latino/Chicano histories and the understanding of the major cultures
summarize two different approaches to population estimates for the year 1500
describe the impact Spanish "invasions" and the processes of hispanizations for native peoples
investigate the growing number of Latino/Chicano peoples in different areas of colonial "New Spain"
summarize the histories of different Latino/Chicano peoples after the era of Spanish colonization
investigate Latino/Chicano cultural expressions within different areas of "New Spain"
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Examine the historic interactions amongst North American Euro-American culture and Latino/Chicano cultures in North, Middle, and South America including parts of the Caribbean
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
analyze the historical interactions between the Euro-American peoples and the various Latino/Chicano peoples
summarize major cultural consequences produced by these historical interactions
explain the impacts of the Mexican War, the Spanish-American War, and the United States military, economic, and political interventions on various Latino/Chicano peoples
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Investigate Hispanic/Latino migration patterns past and present
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
identify the main reasons behind Latino/Chicano migrations past and present
describe the different conditions of travel and entry into the United States
explore 20th century migration patterns within North America
summarize the migration experiences of Latino/Chicano guest speakers
analyze political, social, and economic conditions which faced many Latino/Chicano peoples
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Explore late 20th century Latino/Chicano American activities
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
describe main locations, activities, and cultural expressions of different Latino/Chicano peoples within the United States
summarize various national and state policies relative to different Latino/Chicano peoples
summarize the experiences and achievements of Latino/Chicano guest speakers
analyze the growing political activism over the last half century
appreciate the impact of Latino/Chicano cultural expressions within United States society
describe the mythic themes as reflected in Hollywood movies
explain the economic contributions of Latino/Chicano peoples within the United States
describe the legacy of Anglo racism and discrimination on Latino/Chicano peoples
connect Latino/Chicano history with contemporary political and social issues
analyze possible solutions to these issues
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Employ appropriate strategies to reading texts
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
recognize subject matter of text and perspective of author
engage in active reading strategies
formulate questions and opinions while reading
differentiate between primary and secondary source materials
assess understanding and reviews texts as necessary
synthesize opinions, questions and responses to the text to develop an interpretation
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Analyze historical materials
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Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
break apart a specific time period or concept into economic, social, political, and cultural elements
draw conclusions
make inferences
connect information to ideas
employ techniques of visual and auditory analysis
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Write about historical topics
Assessment Strategies
Essay Exam and/or Paper
Criteria
employ primary and secondary sources
comply with the conventions of standard written English
present information which directly addresses historical issues
organize thoughts logically and coherently
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Use elements of research
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
find appropriate resources
incorporate research into written work appropriately
compile a bibliography
support a thesis with sufficient evidence
document sources using standard academic documentation