Introduction
Spanish is something I refused to speak since how uncomfortable I am speaking it to people other than my family. To me it's a tool that brings you advantages and communication comes easier since my town lives quite close to the border of Mexico. It is important to learn or know more Spanish because if you plan to travel to countries with the core language it brings you an advantage. You are able to understand conversations, ask for directions, and buy merchandises without worrying you can be ripped off. It is a growing language. Topics I would like to study in this class is origins of culture. It's food, music, (maybe not dancing because I extremely dislike dancing in front of others), and history. I enjoyed Mrs. Soler's mini-lesson since she is a wonderful story teller. I am excited to experience more discussions with my fellow classmates and I always wonder what perspective they have. It always surprises me.
3. I sing to you (poem about classmate and art piece)
Art Piece Poem
4. Brief History of Chicano park and Photo Journal of Chicano Park
This history kept in this park is powerful. It is a symbol of hope and culture to Chicanos. The park was originally founded on April 22, 1970 and the location was disturbed by the highway constructed. A student of the San Diego City College ditched class to only find bulldozers and construction crew. He ran to the school and warned his school and classmates. This park was heavily influenced by murals of the Chicano Movement.
Borderline Cases: Pictures that Enlighten and Words that Deceive
In this project, we learned about migrants who travel unaccompanied to find sanctuaries from the violence they experience at their own countries. Looking at the emotion side and a bit on the legal side, we had discussions people are usually not accustomed to talk about. We faced this issues that the United States is facing today using these essential questions:
1. Why do people immigrate to other countries?
2. What are the challenges they might face when entering a new country?
3. What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?
4. What things are essential or necessary to achieve success in the US?
5. Is there an American dream? Is it for everyone?
I picked number five as my main essential question. Using the question you've chosen, we drew three different drawings. We picked one then made a final draft to display for visitors, parents, and teachers. I have a complete different political outlook then majority of my classmates. I didn't mind because I was open to it. I was a good listener and managed to learn more on the emotional circumstances child migrants go through.
Photos: (of your draft and of your final art piece ).
1. Why do people immigrate to other countries?
2. What are the challenges they might face when entering a new country?
3. What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?
4. What things are essential or necessary to achieve success in the US?
5. Is there an American dream? Is it for everyone?
I picked number five as my main essential question. Using the question you've chosen, we drew three different drawings. We picked one then made a final draft to display for visitors, parents, and teachers. I have a complete different political outlook then majority of my classmates. I didn't mind because I was open to it. I was a good listener and managed to learn more on the emotional circumstances child migrants go through.
Photos: (of your draft and of your final art piece ).
Draft Final Draft
Project Reflection
At exhibition it wasn't hard and people had respectful vibe that you couldn't help being comfortable in. We connected well and my experiences was always the topic of conversation. I enjoyed their faces when they read my artist statement. They asked me about it and I replied that I have a different perspective than most people in the classroom. I was proud when my friend said a visitor from another country took a photo of my art piece and artist statement only. I almost couldn't believe it!