This essay assignment aims to assess your comprehension of the lectures, readings, and films for the last three weeks, which introduce you to theories of race/race making, borderlands, settler colonialism, empire, racial capitalism, Spanish and ango fantasy past. In this reflection paper, you will have an opportunity to not only reflect on your visit but to also apply themes, concepts and readings of your choice. This paper requires you to 1.) engage in a critical analysis of a historical site of Los Angeles, 2.) put your site visit in conversation with materials from the course and 3) gain a broader understanding of Los Angeles historical monuments that shape the lives of Chicanxs, Latinxs, and Angelenos.
When visiting El Pueblo be observant to the sights, monuments, and people that create this historical site, considered the birthplace of Los Angeles. Feel free to include your reactions and feelings about this visit, place and space in your conclusion.
Think about the following questions when watching the Virtual Field Trip. (hint: These questions can also be used to frame your thesis statements)
What culture and/or racial/ethnic group is dominant in the area or most visible? What culture and/or racial/ethnic group is less visible in the various spaces?
What landscape elements do you think give the area a distinctive appearance or history? Be specific—describe buildings, museums, symbols, sculptures, stores, murals, and music that you encounter.
What/whose historical story do you think is being told?
While looking at products being sold in stores, do they reference a particular region, people, and/or culture? Any surprising items? Are the items modern?
Submission for Format:
Format: As with all papers, work must be double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1’ margins, page numbers, and your name clearly printed on the first page of your paper. This paper will require you to use Chicago Style
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