Latin Latin Influences Influences on on American American Culture:Culture:

Created By:Created By:

Dennis Dennis DonovanDonovan

Heidi Heidi O’SullivanO’Sullivan

An Interdisciplinary WebQuest In Spanish & Social Studies

EDU 505 Multimedia Internet

Fall 2009Dr. Yang

IntroductionIntroduction

Do you know why America is called Do you know why America is called a melting pot?a melting pot?

Have you ever wondered where Have you ever wondered where different aspects of American different aspects of American culture come from?culture come from?

More specifically, have you ever More specifically, have you ever thought about linking things you thought about linking things you learn about in your Spanish class, learn about in your Spanish class, to the world YOU live in?to the world YOU live in?

Welcome To Welcome To WebQuest!WebQuest!

A WebQuest is an opportunity for you to use the A WebQuest is an opportunity for you to use the internet to expand your understanding of key internet to expand your understanding of key concepts by taking advantage of resources concepts by taking advantage of resources housed outside the walls of our classroom. The housed outside the walls of our classroom. The sky is the limit, when the world is at YOUR sky is the limit, when the world is at YOUR fingertips!fingertips!

In the following WebQuest, you will undertake a In the following WebQuest, you will undertake a journey through the World Wide Web to help you journey through the World Wide Web to help you better understand how Latinos and Latin culture better understand how Latinos and Latin culture have influenced Modern American culture, have influenced Modern American culture, norms, ideas, and values.norms, ideas, and values.

Where Do Latin Influences Where Do Latin Influences Come From?Come From?

Latin America is made up of a number Latin America is made up of a number of countries in the Western of countries in the Western Hemisphere. Hemisphere.

As you may know, much of the Latin As you may know, much of the Latin world speaks Spanish. However, world speaks Spanish. However, there are a variety of other there are a variety of other languages spoken in this part of the languages spoken in this part of the world, such as French, Haitian Creole, world, such as French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, English, Dutch, and a Portuguese, English, Dutch, and a variety of indigenous languages.variety of indigenous languages.

Along with the diversity in languages, Along with the diversity in languages, comes a diversity in cultural and comes a diversity in cultural and historical experiences.historical experiences.

You may also notice how close the You may also notice how close the United States is to the Latin United States is to the Latin American world.American world.

This helps aid cultural diffusion or the This helps aid cultural diffusion or the exchange of cultural traits, material exchange of cultural traits, material objects, ideas, or behavior patterns objects, ideas, or behavior patterns between different peoples and between different peoples and groups.groups.

Why Should We Study Why Should We Study About Latin Influences?About Latin Influences?

There are over 51 million Latinos living in the There are over 51 million Latinos living in the United States today.United States today.

The more we know about Latin influences, the The more we know about Latin influences, the better we can : better we can : understand Latino perspectivesunderstand Latino perspectives reduce stereotypes that divide and isolate people reduce stereotypes that divide and isolate people

and groupsand groups achieve international and intra-national diplomacyachieve international and intra-national diplomacy create a collective cultural and societal identitycreate a collective cultural and societal identity advocate for social awareness and acceptance of advocate for social awareness and acceptance of

diversity diversity

TaskTask Your task is to explore a variety of internet resources in Your task is to explore a variety of internet resources in

Spanish and English to increase your understanding of Latin Spanish and English to increase your understanding of Latin American influences on the culture of the United States.American influences on the culture of the United States.

After your research, you will : After your research, you will : Make a 5 minute minimum PSA, in which you and your group Make a 5 minute minimum PSA, in which you and your group

touch on themes related to Latino culture or life. This PSA touch on themes related to Latino culture or life. This PSA should be in Spanish (with English subtitles). should be in Spanish (with English subtitles). Some ideas might include: the necessity for starting an outreach Some ideas might include: the necessity for starting an outreach

program in your community; combating stereotypes through program in your community; combating stereotypes through vignettes; reducing intolerance by modeling good practices; vignettes; reducing intolerance by modeling good practices; conveying the advantages to increased cultural-linguistic conveying the advantages to increased cultural-linguistic understanding, whether intrinsic or extrinsic; or demonstrating understanding, whether intrinsic or extrinsic; or demonstrating the ways that ideas are exchanged between Latin America and the ways that ideas are exchanged between Latin America and the United States. The idea is to be persuasive in your approach.the United States. The idea is to be persuasive in your approach.

Individually, write a brief reflection about the group process,Individually, write a brief reflection about the group process, what you have learned and how you will apply it, as well as what you have learned and how you will apply it, as well as any changes in your perspective and the reasons why or why any changes in your perspective and the reasons why or why not. This may be done in English or Spanish, depending on not. This may be done in English or Spanish, depending on your preference.your preference.

ProcessProcess11 Review the entire presentation to get an idea of what the WebQuest Review the entire presentation to get an idea of what the WebQuest

project will require.project will require.

22 Explore the resources on the next slide to help you decide where you Explore the resources on the next slide to help you decide where you are going to go with your project.are going to go with your project.

33 Choose at least 4 resources from DIFFERENT categories to Choose at least 4 resources from DIFFERENT categories to incorporate into your PSA. At least 1 of your choices MUST be in incorporate into your PSA. At least 1 of your choices MUST be in Spanish.Spanish.

44 Remember to take notes on aspects you may want to put in you PSA Remember to take notes on aspects you may want to put in you PSA or Reflections (Especially for citations, quotes, and examples)or Reflections (Especially for citations, quotes, and examples)

55 Connect with your assigned group members to share ideas from your Connect with your assigned group members to share ideas from your notes.notes.

66 Using the “PSA Rubric” as a guideline to determine what you need Using the “PSA Rubric” as a guideline to determine what you need to be successful: A) Decide on your thesis statement; B) Determine to be successful: A) Decide on your thesis statement; B) Determine roles for the project; C) Create your PSA. roles for the project; C) Create your PSA.

77 As a group, present your PSA to the class. While observing other As a group, present your PSA to the class. While observing other groups, assess them using the rubric provided by the teacher.groups, assess them using the rubric provided by the teacher.

88 Following the “Reflection Rubric” to determine what you will need Following the “Reflection Rubric” to determine what you will need to be successful, write your reflection paper.to be successful, write your reflection paper.

99 Each student will share 1 thing they learned and wrote about in their Each student will share 1 thing they learned and wrote about in their reflection paper with the class.reflection paper with the class.

ResourcesResources People/Cultural IdentityPeople/Cultural Identity http://robertoclemente.si.edu/spanish/index.htm http://latino.si.edu/virtualgallery/Lowrider/Car_intro1.html http://americanart.si.edu/education/corazon/index.cfm?l=s http://www.apsanet.org/content_41251.cfm http://www.nclr.org/content/resources/detail/48390/ http://www.nclr.org/content/resources/detail/56560/ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/24/us/politics/24richardson.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/news/topic/hispanic.shtml http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/SPAN/cisneros.html http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/latino.in.america/

MusicMusic http://www.musicadelpueblo.org/ http://www.folkways.si.edu/explore_folkways/latino_chicago.aspx http://www.folkways.si.edu/explore_folkways/bomba_plena.aspx http://www.folkways.si.edu/explore_folkways/la_nueva.aspx http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/musica/index_es.asp

More ResourcesMore Resources Social Studies ConnectionsSocial Studies Connections

http://latino.si.edu/SpainLegacy/Archive/spanish/about_exhibit.html (Click on California y el (Click on California y el suroes)suroes)

http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/group_detail.cfm?key=1253&gkey=100&page=1 http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5237.html http://futurity.org/society-culture/cultural-ties-help-latino-teens-flourish/ http://college.usc.edu/latinamericanstudies/ http://www.americas-society.org/article.php?id=1951 http://www.americas-society.org/article.php?id=1953 http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/officialamerican/englishonly/ http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/officialamerican/banenglish/ http://smithsonianeducation.org/textiles/espanol/about/index.htm (Click also on Gallery) (Click also on Gallery)

LanguageLanguage http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/mexicanamerica/glossary.html http://www.mla.org/census_main http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/SPAN/ http://pbs-newshour.onstreammedia.com/cgi-bin/visearch?user=pbs-newshour&template=play2

20asf.html&query=&squery=%2BClipID%3A6+%2BVideoAsset%3Apbsnh102303&inputField=undefined&ccstart=2861308&ccend=3336596&videoID=pbsnh102303

http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/spanglish/usa/ http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/spanglish/threat/ http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/SPAN/caramelo.html http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/SPAN/latino.html

Even More ResourcesEven More Resources FoodFood

http://web.mit.edu/21F.714/www/spring99/comida/comida.html

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/15/travel/15weekend.html?scp=1&sq=El%20Basurero&st=cse

http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodmexican.html http://www.texmextogo.com/TexMexFoodHistory.htm http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/latino-beach-party/http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/latino-beach-party/

1595.html 1595.html http://www.foodnetwork.com/regional-international/latin-http://www.foodnetwork.com/regional-international/latin-

american-cooking/index.html american-cooking/index.html

HolidaysHolidays http://latino.si.edu/DayoftheDead/http://latino.si.edu/DayoftheDead/ http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/miami-latino-http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/miami-latino-

christmas/652.html christmas/652.html http://clnet.ucla.edu/cinco.html http://clnet.ucla.edu/cinco.html http://www.viajeros.com/articulos/carnaval-de-miami-el-http://www.viajeros.com/articulos/carnaval-de-miami-el-

festival-mas-importante-de-la-cultura-latina festival-mas-importante-de-la-cultura-latina

Evaluation (PSA)Evaluation (PSA)Criteria Points

WorthPoints

EarnedComments

Content/Development:A thesis statement defines the direction of the PSA.

o A position is clearly taken on the importance of cultural diffusion.Uses at least 1 stated citation from each of the four CHOSEN categories of internet resources provided to support your stance (they may affirm what you are saying or add a new perspective) (REMEMBER 1 CATEGORY MUST BE IN SPANISH)At least 1 direct quote is used.Give at least two examples of diffusion.The producers’ voices are evident in terms of making a persuasive argument.Content should be based primarily on factual evidence.Opinions should also be supported by evidence and should be presented as well but in a very limited fashion. No more than ¼ of the total PSA. Your view should be evident in the way you argue rather than explicitly stated.

30

Organization:Ideas flow in a logical and convincing manner.Producers remain on topic and on task throughout the PSA.Group members have evident equal roles in executing the PSA, which are listed in the credits of the PSA (movie, PowerPoint Slide, programs, or posters).

15

Language Use/Conventions:Standard English and Spanish are used, where specified in the task.Errors in mechanics, spelling, grammar, usage, and conventions do not impede the meaning of the PSA.Meaning is facilitated by strategies that provide cohesion, social and cultural appropriateness, and get around unknown vocabulary and language structures.

25

TOTAL 70

Evaluation (Reflection)Evaluation (Reflection)

Criteria Points Worth

Points Earned

Comments

The group process•Do you think your group members contributed equally?•Did you feel the composition of your group aided or hindered your learning?•How did you overcome any differences in opinion?

5

What have you learned & how will you apply it?•Describe at least 2 specific examples of what you have learned with proper citations.•State at least 1 application PER example.

10

How have your perspectives changed?•Give at least 1 specific reason of why or why not.

10

Language Use/Conventions:Standard English or standard Spanish is used.Errors in mechanics, spelling, grammar, usage, and conventions do not impede the meaning of the reflection.Meaning is facilitated by strategies that provide cohesion, social and cultural appropriateness, and get around unknown vocabulary and language structures.

5

TOTAL 30

ConclusionConclusion

The groups will share their PSAs with each other.The groups will share their PSAs with each other. After the PSAs are viewed, classmates will use the After the PSAs are viewed, classmates will use the

rubric to provide feedback to their peers.rubric to provide feedback to their peers. These evaluations will be collected by the teachers These evaluations will be collected by the teachers

and returned to participants along with their final and returned to participants along with their final grade after everyone has presented and reflections grade after everyone has presented and reflections have been graded.have been graded.

Each student will share 1 thing they learned and Each student will share 1 thing they learned and wrote about in their reflection paper with the wrote about in their reflection paper with the class.class.

Great Job! You’re Finished!Great Job! You’re Finished!