3. Unifying thread #3: the formation of cultural identity. The literary texts especially grapple with issues of forming a cultural identity. In some cases, they explore the role of language as part of cultural identity. one’s G.E. requirements, connections to the US and gender diversity The chosen films and literary texts (especially the first film and literary texts by two of the authors) relate directly to the United States and to the experiences of Spanish-speaking immigrants in the US. There is also gender and ethnic diversity among the authors and directors of the films. Three of the four short literary texts are by women, and one of the three films is directed by a woman. One of the literary authors is a black woman from Cuba while another is a Japanese-Peruvian woman. Films and Literary Texts: Since the course focuses on culture through cinema and literature, the module includes subtitled films as well as short literary texts (short stories, memoir excerpts, and poetry) originally written in English or in English translation. This is a three-week module in a 6-unit online course that satisfies at least two (if not three) lower-division GE requirements. If this were a traditional-format course taught in person in the classroom, three weeks of a six unit course would be the equivalent of 900 minutes of classroom time (not counting time outside the classroom for doing homework, for completing writing assignments, and for general studying). Thus, it is not unreasonable for some 400 of those 900 minutes to be devoted to watching three films over the course of the three weeks. The literary texts are brief and can be made available on the Canvas learning management system. Films: /Mi (Gregory Nava, USA, 1995). My Family Familia (Sol (Eduardo Mignogna, Argentina, 1996) Autumn Sun de Otoño) (Iciar Bollaín, Spain, 1999) Flowers from Another World Literary Texts: by Francisco Jiménez “Inside Out” of and at by Esmeralda Santiago (Puerto Rico) “American Invasion Macún” “Shot it” by Nancy Morejón (Cuba) “Black Woman” (poem) Selection from (poetry) by Doris Moromisato (Peru) Chambala was a Path
3. Unifying thread #3: the formation of cultural identity. The literary texts especially grapple with issues of forming a cultural identity. In some cases, they explore the role of language as part of one’s cultural identity. G.E. requirements, connections to the US and gender diversity The chosen films and literary texts (especially the first film and literary texts by two of the authors) relate directly to the United States and to the experiences of Spanish-speaking immigrants in the US. There is also gender and ethnic diversity among the authors and directors of the films. Three of the four short literary texts are by women, and one of the three films is directed by a woman. One of the literary authors is a black woman from Cuba while another is a Japanese-Peruvian woman. Films and Literary Texts: Since the course focuses on culture through cinema and literature, the module includes subtitled films as well as short literary texts (short stories, memoir excerpts, and poetry) originally written in English or in English translation. This is a three-week module in a 6-unit online course that satisfies at least two (if not three) lower-division GE requirements. If this were a traditional-format course taught in person in the classroom, three weeks of a six unit course would be the equivalent of 900 minutes of classroom time (not counting time outside the classroom for doing homework, for completing writing assignments, and for general studying). Thus, it is not unreasonable for some 400 of those 900 minutes to be devoted to watching three films over the course of the three weeks. The literary texts are brief and can be made available on the Canvas learning management system. Films: My Family /Mi Familia (Gregory Nava, USA, 1995). Autumn Sun (Sol de Otoño) (Eduardo Mignogna, Argentina, 1996) Flowers from Another World (Iciar Bollaín, Spain, 1999) Literary Texts: “Inside Out” by Francisco Jiménez “American Invasion of Macún” and “Shot at it” by Esmeralda Santiago (Puerto Rico) “Black Woman” (poem) by Nancy Morejón (Cuba) Selection from Chambala was a Path (poetry) by Doris Moromisato (Peru)
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