SPAN 308: History and Culture of Atzlan
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. Also available online.
Course Narrative:
As this was an online class, I had to manage my time wisely in order to complete assignments, which primarily consisted of reports on readings from Manuel Gonzales' "Mexicanos: A History of Mexicans in the United States." Each report focused on two chapters from the literature, and we had to summarize the contents of the chapters, as well as analyze what we had previously learned, and the validity of the author's words. I have linked a report below as an example. The chapters focused on the Spanish invasion of modern day Mexico, following the English migration to the eastern United States, as well as the culture developments of California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Although I have lived my entire life in California, I was never taught the state's history, and this particular class offered me insights to how my home came to be, which can help me make connections and comparisons to Japan's own unique history and culture.
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