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Week Two:

Week Two: What is the context of Chicano culture?

Day Three:
Reading Due:
·      Community, Patriarchy, and Individualism: The Politics of Chicano Theatre and the Dream of Equality
Assignment Due:
·      Reading Engagement 2: History of Chicano Theatre
o   The article you read for today gave a brief history of Chicano politics from the 1960s until its publication in 1993. Pick three events described in the text and, in about 100 words each, describe them and their significance.
In-Class Activity:
·      Game of Jeopardy based on ideas from today’s and last week’s readings.

Day Four:
Reading Due:
·      WATCH: Chicano English (YouTube)
·      WATCH: McFarland, USA (available to rent on many platforms)
Assignment Due:
·      None
In-Class Activity:
·      Discussion of Chicano English and McFarland, USA

·      Prepare students for upcoming debate on McFarland, USA and goals of Chicano performance.

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