1. What is One hundred Years of Solitude?
A. A book about war
B. A factual story of love and fear
C. National myths about a family of Macondo***
D. A story about a prisoner
E. None of these
2. What country does this book surround historically?
A. Columbia***
B. Argentina
C. Mexico
D. SpainE.
Brazil
3. When was One Hundred years of Solitude published?
A. 1925
B. 1967**
C. 1952
D. 1976
E. 1944
4. How was magical realism used in this book?
A. Ghosts visit characters and dreams happen in the story**
B. The family has magical powers
C. They live in a magic house
D. They can see the future
E. None of these
4. In One Hundred Years of Solitude, how many generations are present in the Buendia family?A. 3
B. 4
C. 7**
D. 5
E. 2
5. What was the Latin American Boom?
A. War time in Latin America
B. A time of prosperity of goods and services
C. A literary movement**
D. A time when Latin America was getting independence
E. None of these
6. What ends up destroying Macondo?
A. Greedy Spainards
B. A hurricane**
C. A letter from the King
D. A volcano
E. none of these
7. One Hundred Years of Solitude goes through what occurances?
A. the life and misfortunes of the Buendía family***
B. the interference of another family
C. Living life on the wild side
D. The revolution of Latin America
E. none of these
8. How was Úrsula related to Jose Arcadio Buendía?
A. wife
B. sister
C. first cousin
D. second cousin
E. both a and c***
9. What was one purpose to the writing of García Márquez in One Hundred Years of Solitude?
A. to show family and history**
B. to state facts and only facts
C. to write a book about magical realism
D. to see the real way of the columbian people
E. none of these
10. When did García Márquez’s recieve the Nobel Prize for Literature?
A. 1967
B. 1987
C. 1982***
D. 1977
E. 1991
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Week 6
Week 6 Essay
The Mission
The Mission is a movie that is based during the 1750’s, a movie that touches on the painful history of war and revolution in South America. I choose this movie simply because I felt I needed a better understanding of how revolution and the colonialists came in contact with each other. I feel that in order to understand Latino cultures I needed to better understand the history. What I found is that I have a complete understanding now of just how the dominant Spanish Catholic culture interacted with the indigenous people of South America. I also learned that what was once meant to be a wonderful religious experience for these people turned into a war and a major distrust of colonial settlers. This movie is based on factual events, events that surrounded the Treaty of Madrid. This treaty, generated in Spain, aimed to divide these Latin lands amongst the Spanish and Portugal settlers. It seems that the church and religion ruled everything, and every decision made, however as all things do evil and corrupt bodies twisted the word of god and a negative result ensued.
In addition to seeing a clearer picture of actual intentions of the Spanish and Portuguese I learned much about the real intentions of Jesuit priests. The interactions they had with the indigenous people was beautiful. The motives they had were simply to teach and to love, and they did. Music, singing, writing, and language were just a few things they taught while living among the Indians. Father Gabriel, a Jesuit priest, has one mission in mind, to earn the trust of these people, and to show them the true ways of the church, and the pure love it has to offer.
The plot surrounds Rodrigo Mendoza a once solider and enslaver who’s only original purpose was to enslave the Indians for purpose of monetary gain amongst the colonialists. However when he kills his brother for becoming intimate with his wife he sits in prison with the realization that he isn’t a good human being. It isn’t until Father Gabriel visits him and shows him that he is worthy of better and forgiveness of god. Mendoza joins the plight of the Jesuits and eventually becomes one himself. It is then and only then that he experiences the true evil of how the Colonialists treat the Guarani people. While living with them he begins to understand they are a people of spirit, honestly, love and culture all things the settlers aimed to take away.
The movie is narrated through the eyes and voice of Altamirano, in the form of him writing a letter to the Kings back in Spain and Portugal, he is sent from overseas to decide if the missions and their land should be given to the Portuguese and where the lines should be crossed. Being a prior Jesuit himself he sees the beauty and the culture in the land and people but ultimately he orders all the Guarani to leave immediately so the Portuguese may take over. This enrages Mendoza and he vows to fight, even against the word of Father Gabriel. Father Gabriel tried to remind him that god is love and he promised his life to god, to disobey this would be to disobey god.
The dominant Catholic culture was very powerful and unwilling to see the ways of another type of people. Calling the Guarani people animals with human voices, they try to justify their reasoning for taking their land for profit. It seems they hid behind the church on many occasions, trying to state that it was god’s will. This was very confusing to the Guarani, they were in full trusting of the Jesuit priests and their way, then here come the colonialists and strip them of their land exclaiming it was god’s will. This break of trust leads to war and a fight for land.
Mendoza gives his life to protect the mission and the Guarani, in the end Father Gabriel is too killed. This movie paints a very clear picture of how the settlers of Spain and Portugal came and claimed a land that was never theirs to begin with. Their dominant ways were unwilling to live in peace and side by side with the indigenous people. In one scene a child states that she doesn’t want to be forced back into the jungle and out of the mission because the devil lives there. She was speaking of the Mercenaries and enslavers that hunted these people for profit. Mendoza started out one of these people and comes full circle in the end when he sees the true light and peacefulness of the Guarani.
In the end Altamirano writes, now your priests are dead, but truly I am dead and they live. He was stating that they live on because they were fighting for a true cause and truly for god, and for that god will allow them to live on. He felt he was dead because he knowingly supported the takeover.
This movie was a beautiful movie I was truly able to see what the Indigenous people offered to the land and to the cause of humanity. The parallel of this war and the war of civil rights is scary and real. Now understanding that this movie is simply one of hundreds of stories of war and deceit throughout the Latin American countries I have a newfound understanding of the true plight of Latin America, and the need to preserve its culture.
Online MOLAA Assignment
Art work chosen: Changing the Focus: Latin American Photography 1990-2005, the photograph #5 of the man showing his tattoos on his chest of two crosses
Critique:
1. What stands out the most when you first see it? The crosses on this young man’s chest
Explain the reason you notice the thing you mention in number 1. During our studies I have learned that religion is so present and important in Latino culture so it made me think of this
As you keep looking, what else seems important? The fact that they are placed over the area of the heart
Why does the thing you mention in number 3 seem important? Because this means love and devotion are strong when it comes to religion.
How has contrast been used? In the second picture it appears to be a shield and sword on his arm (tattoo again), this would directly contrast the love and heart
What leads your eye around from place to place? See Connections The two have direct meaning because in order to be who they want they need to be willing to fight for it at least that is what I perceive from it.
What tells you about the style used by this artist? Black and white is simple but without color it focuses on the real meaning of the picture
What seems to be hiding in this composition? The faces of the people
Why do you think this was partially hidden? The faces weren’t necessary because it is a people, a culture not a particular face
Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Feelings are feeling of deeply rooted religious ties, Meanings are an undying dedication to fighting for respect and understanding
What titles could you give this artwork? The work of God
What other things interest you about this artwork? I would have liked to have known more about the artist that took the pictures and try to decipher his or her true meaning.
Week 6 Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the Treaty of Madrid?
A. A plan to travel to Latin America
B. The signing of a law that redefined the divisions of land in South America**
C. The war between Spain and Portugal
D. A plan of how to defeat the Guarani people
E. Division of plantations
2. What was a Jesuit Priest?
A. A person who lived in Spain
B. A way of the Guarani people
C. Men who followed the catholic order**
D. A person who fought in war
E. None of these
3. What was the mission of Jesuits?
A. To claim land that was rightfully theirs
B. To bring Christianity, civilization, education, love and trust**
C. To teach English to the indigenous people
D. To Build missions for money
E. None of these
4. What was the motive of Don Cabesa?
A. To work at one and be peaceful
B. To achieve ownership of the missions**
C. To enter the ministry
D. To bring peace to the Guarani
E. To settle in Mexico
5. At first Rodrigo Mendoza was a mercenary and slaver, what did he do?
A. Hunt and enslave Guarani people**
B. Travel back and forth to Spain and South America
C. Teach indigenous people how to speak
D. Lived in Madrid
E. None of these
6. What is One hundred Years of Solitude?
A. A book about war
B. A factual story of love and fear
C. National myths about a family of Macondo***
D. A story about a prisoner
E. None of these
7. What country does this book surround historically?
A. Columbia***
B. Argentina
C. Mexico
D. Spain
E. Brazil
8. When was One Hundred years of Solitude published?
A. 1925
B. 1967**
C. 1952
D. 1976
E. 1944
9. How was magical realism used in this book?
A. Ghosts visit characters and dreams happen in the story**
B. The family has magical powers
C. They live in a magic house
D. They can see the future
E. None of these
10. In One Hundred Years of Solitude, how many generations are present in the Buendia family?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 7**
D. 5
E. 2
Classmates Week 5 Questions:
1.) What country does the movie take place in?a.Guatemala *b.Mexicoc.Uruguayd.Chilee.Ecuador
1. Children of immigrants are known as:a) 3rd Generationb) 1st Generationc) 2nd Generation*d) No Generatione) Kids
4.) How did Enrique and Rose finally cross the boarder?a. Through and under ground railroadb. Through the grape vinec. Hopped over the fenced. Swam across a rivere. Through a sewer tunnel*
4. First and second generation populations of the U.S. as of the 2003 Census is at______ and climbing.a. 12%b. 24%*c. 29%d. 34%e. 42%
10. What color is used for symbolism a lot throughout the movie?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White*
E. Yellow
7. At the beginning of the 20th Century, like now, immigrants went to areas where:a. there was a lot of moneyb. housing was inexpensivec. demand for their labor was concentrated*d. they could grow their own foode. people spoke their native language
8. Who Directed "El Norte"A. Francis Ford CoppolaB. Gregory Nava *C. Jose MadrigalD. Pedro AstacioE. Quinten Tarantino
4. Alejandro Portes and Ruben Rumbaut did a study on:a)geographyb)spring breakc)first generation peopled)second generation children***e)third generation people
10. How many indigenous dialects are spoken in Guatemala today?
a. 5
b. 13
c. 17
d. 20
e. 22*
4. Today, how many Americans under age 18 are immigrants or children of immigrants in the US?
almost 1 in 4*
half of this population
2 in 12
more than 75%
less than 10%
Dialogue Sample:
When I was doing research on the history of Latin America I found that so many similarities in all the different wars within the different countries. As well as the research of the book One Hundred Years of Solitude, once again Spanish rule and the fight were dominant in Columbia. It seems to me that within each country there were wars, and independence periods. It made me think how such a beautiful land could be so mistreated, which included the beautiful culture and ways of the people. The land was big enough to share and war was never necessary.
The Mission
The Mission is a movie that is based during the 1750’s, a movie that touches on the painful history of war and revolution in South America. I choose this movie simply because I felt I needed a better understanding of how revolution and the colonialists came in contact with each other. I feel that in order to understand Latino cultures I needed to better understand the history. What I found is that I have a complete understanding now of just how the dominant Spanish Catholic culture interacted with the indigenous people of South America. I also learned that what was once meant to be a wonderful religious experience for these people turned into a war and a major distrust of colonial settlers. This movie is based on factual events, events that surrounded the Treaty of Madrid. This treaty, generated in Spain, aimed to divide these Latin lands amongst the Spanish and Portugal settlers. It seems that the church and religion ruled everything, and every decision made, however as all things do evil and corrupt bodies twisted the word of god and a negative result ensued.
In addition to seeing a clearer picture of actual intentions of the Spanish and Portuguese I learned much about the real intentions of Jesuit priests. The interactions they had with the indigenous people was beautiful. The motives they had were simply to teach and to love, and they did. Music, singing, writing, and language were just a few things they taught while living among the Indians. Father Gabriel, a Jesuit priest, has one mission in mind, to earn the trust of these people, and to show them the true ways of the church, and the pure love it has to offer.
The plot surrounds Rodrigo Mendoza a once solider and enslaver who’s only original purpose was to enslave the Indians for purpose of monetary gain amongst the colonialists. However when he kills his brother for becoming intimate with his wife he sits in prison with the realization that he isn’t a good human being. It isn’t until Father Gabriel visits him and shows him that he is worthy of better and forgiveness of god. Mendoza joins the plight of the Jesuits and eventually becomes one himself. It is then and only then that he experiences the true evil of how the Colonialists treat the Guarani people. While living with them he begins to understand they are a people of spirit, honestly, love and culture all things the settlers aimed to take away.
The movie is narrated through the eyes and voice of Altamirano, in the form of him writing a letter to the Kings back in Spain and Portugal, he is sent from overseas to decide if the missions and their land should be given to the Portuguese and where the lines should be crossed. Being a prior Jesuit himself he sees the beauty and the culture in the land and people but ultimately he orders all the Guarani to leave immediately so the Portuguese may take over. This enrages Mendoza and he vows to fight, even against the word of Father Gabriel. Father Gabriel tried to remind him that god is love and he promised his life to god, to disobey this would be to disobey god.
The dominant Catholic culture was very powerful and unwilling to see the ways of another type of people. Calling the Guarani people animals with human voices, they try to justify their reasoning for taking their land for profit. It seems they hid behind the church on many occasions, trying to state that it was god’s will. This was very confusing to the Guarani, they were in full trusting of the Jesuit priests and their way, then here come the colonialists and strip them of their land exclaiming it was god’s will. This break of trust leads to war and a fight for land.
Mendoza gives his life to protect the mission and the Guarani, in the end Father Gabriel is too killed. This movie paints a very clear picture of how the settlers of Spain and Portugal came and claimed a land that was never theirs to begin with. Their dominant ways were unwilling to live in peace and side by side with the indigenous people. In one scene a child states that she doesn’t want to be forced back into the jungle and out of the mission because the devil lives there. She was speaking of the Mercenaries and enslavers that hunted these people for profit. Mendoza started out one of these people and comes full circle in the end when he sees the true light and peacefulness of the Guarani.
In the end Altamirano writes, now your priests are dead, but truly I am dead and they live. He was stating that they live on because they were fighting for a true cause and truly for god, and for that god will allow them to live on. He felt he was dead because he knowingly supported the takeover.
This movie was a beautiful movie I was truly able to see what the Indigenous people offered to the land and to the cause of humanity. The parallel of this war and the war of civil rights is scary and real. Now understanding that this movie is simply one of hundreds of stories of war and deceit throughout the Latin American countries I have a newfound understanding of the true plight of Latin America, and the need to preserve its culture.
Online MOLAA Assignment
Art work chosen: Changing the Focus: Latin American Photography 1990-2005, the photograph #5 of the man showing his tattoos on his chest of two crosses
Critique:
1. What stands out the most when you first see it? The crosses on this young man’s chest
Explain the reason you notice the thing you mention in number 1. During our studies I have learned that religion is so present and important in Latino culture so it made me think of this
As you keep looking, what else seems important? The fact that they are placed over the area of the heart
Why does the thing you mention in number 3 seem important? Because this means love and devotion are strong when it comes to religion.
How has contrast been used? In the second picture it appears to be a shield and sword on his arm (tattoo again), this would directly contrast the love and heart
What leads your eye around from place to place? See Connections The two have direct meaning because in order to be who they want they need to be willing to fight for it at least that is what I perceive from it.
What tells you about the style used by this artist? Black and white is simple but without color it focuses on the real meaning of the picture
What seems to be hiding in this composition? The faces of the people
Why do you think this was partially hidden? The faces weren’t necessary because it is a people, a culture not a particular face
Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Feelings are feeling of deeply rooted religious ties, Meanings are an undying dedication to fighting for respect and understanding
What titles could you give this artwork? The work of God
What other things interest you about this artwork? I would have liked to have known more about the artist that took the pictures and try to decipher his or her true meaning.
Week 6 Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the Treaty of Madrid?
A. A plan to travel to Latin America
B. The signing of a law that redefined the divisions of land in South America**
C. The war between Spain and Portugal
D. A plan of how to defeat the Guarani people
E. Division of plantations
2. What was a Jesuit Priest?
A. A person who lived in Spain
B. A way of the Guarani people
C. Men who followed the catholic order**
D. A person who fought in war
E. None of these
3. What was the mission of Jesuits?
A. To claim land that was rightfully theirs
B. To bring Christianity, civilization, education, love and trust**
C. To teach English to the indigenous people
D. To Build missions for money
E. None of these
4. What was the motive of Don Cabesa?
A. To work at one and be peaceful
B. To achieve ownership of the missions**
C. To enter the ministry
D. To bring peace to the Guarani
E. To settle in Mexico
5. At first Rodrigo Mendoza was a mercenary and slaver, what did he do?
A. Hunt and enslave Guarani people**
B. Travel back and forth to Spain and South America
C. Teach indigenous people how to speak
D. Lived in Madrid
E. None of these
6. What is One hundred Years of Solitude?
A. A book about war
B. A factual story of love and fear
C. National myths about a family of Macondo***
D. A story about a prisoner
E. None of these
7. What country does this book surround historically?
A. Columbia***
B. Argentina
C. Mexico
D. Spain
E. Brazil
8. When was One Hundred years of Solitude published?
A. 1925
B. 1967**
C. 1952
D. 1976
E. 1944
9. How was magical realism used in this book?
A. Ghosts visit characters and dreams happen in the story**
B. The family has magical powers
C. They live in a magic house
D. They can see the future
E. None of these
10. In One Hundred Years of Solitude, how many generations are present in the Buendia family?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 7**
D. 5
E. 2
Classmates Week 5 Questions:
1.) What country does the movie take place in?a.Guatemala *b.Mexicoc.Uruguayd.Chilee.Ecuador
1. Children of immigrants are known as:a) 3rd Generationb) 1st Generationc) 2nd Generation*d) No Generatione) Kids
4.) How did Enrique and Rose finally cross the boarder?a. Through and under ground railroadb. Through the grape vinec. Hopped over the fenced. Swam across a rivere. Through a sewer tunnel*
4. First and second generation populations of the U.S. as of the 2003 Census is at______ and climbing.a. 12%b. 24%*c. 29%d. 34%e. 42%
10. What color is used for symbolism a lot throughout the movie?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Purple
D. White*
E. Yellow
7. At the beginning of the 20th Century, like now, immigrants went to areas where:a. there was a lot of moneyb. housing was inexpensivec. demand for their labor was concentrated*d. they could grow their own foode. people spoke their native language
8. Who Directed "El Norte"A. Francis Ford CoppolaB. Gregory Nava *C. Jose MadrigalD. Pedro AstacioE. Quinten Tarantino
4. Alejandro Portes and Ruben Rumbaut did a study on:a)geographyb)spring breakc)first generation peopled)second generation children***e)third generation people
10. How many indigenous dialects are spoken in Guatemala today?
a. 5
b. 13
c. 17
d. 20
e. 22*
4. Today, how many Americans under age 18 are immigrants or children of immigrants in the US?
almost 1 in 4*
half of this population
2 in 12
more than 75%
less than 10%
Dialogue Sample:
When I was doing research on the history of Latin America I found that so many similarities in all the different wars within the different countries. As well as the research of the book One Hundred Years of Solitude, once again Spanish rule and the fight were dominant in Columbia. It seems to me that within each country there were wars, and independence periods. It made me think how such a beautiful land could be so mistreated, which included the beautiful culture and ways of the people. The land was big enough to share and war was never necessary.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Week 5
El Norte Essay
The 1983 Film “El Norte” is a very sad and passionate story of a Guatemalan family that is torn apart by federal troops. Aurturo Xuncax wants respect and is fed up with being treated as a means of slavery and never treated like a human being. After word of a meeting, the federal troops behead him and publically show this small Guatemalan village what happens if they refuse to work in silence for them. The sadness is felt before this event takes place, Lupe, Aurturo’s wife is very scared and expresses her fear to him numerous times. Working as coffee pickers they are pretty much working until the shot of gun, this in itself is a form of working out of fear to these people. At one point Aurturo expresses to his son, Enrique that the rich have no hearts, barely human, and he states that they treat even their animals better than their fellow human beings.
As if the start to their lives wasn’t horrible enough, Enrique and Rosa decide to flee Guatemala and run into many other problems and difficulties within their travels. They ride on busses and other forms of travel and are even treated poorly by fellow Latino people. Called bastard Indians, turkeys, and other rude names they are made fun of and treated poorly. They travel through tunnels and sleep in camps along the way. Once in the north they see that their struggles have just begun. As they struggle to find happiness, they learn that they are still very low in society and that they will have to work five times as hard as regular citizens in order to live or remotely succeed. This movie is a very real portrayal of the struggles that immigrant from South American and Mexico go through just to find a better life. Rosa longs so much to be a part of something better and of more meaning. The way she looks at the rich is really a very realistically sad realization of society. America is supposed to be a free land but it seems that we so easily have used people to get what we want. Although Rosa and Enrique were able to flee a horrible land of persecution, they found that the struggles were not gone in the North. Before coming to America all they heard about was how in the North even poor people had cars, and toilets and other wonderful amenities. This movie should be a lesson to everyone that we take for granted even such amentias as home appliances, we are really very lucky to live the way we do and should cherish live in every way. But the reality was that the struggles were still very present, and unfortunate are very present even today.
l. What stands out the most when you first see it?
.The colors and the abstract art look to it.
2. How come you notice the thing you mention in number 1?
.The colors and contrast of bright colors against a black and white backing and the geometrical shapes throughout
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important?
.The image is hard for me to make out but I believe something is there of importance, a figure of some sort.
4. How come the thing you mention in number 3 seem important?
.Because it almost seems like it could be a ghostly figure to me
5. How has contrast been used?
.The colors have huge contrast, black, white and grey backing with bright orange, green, yellow and blue
6. What leads your eye around from place to place?
.The shapes and colors
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist?
.Unique, in-depth, secretive with the image, but creative and vibrant
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition? How come?
.The figure, and meaning possibly
9. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Write a few notes about them here.
.The feelings could be dark and hidden, but I am thinking they are celebrating life, it is screaming out for people to look at it.
10. What titles could you give this artwork?
.Electrified
11. What other things interest you about this artwork?
.The fact that it seems like a loud piece, musically maybe
12. List one question that you would ask the artist if you could.
.What is the figure in the middle and what inspired such a creation?
Online MOLAA visit: Roberto Sebastiaian Motta, Role Reversal 1987
Multiple Choice Questions for Week 5
1. What is a first generation immigrant?
A. The children of immigrant parents, first in a family line to be born in the new country ***
B. A person who is very close to someone who is from another country
C. The grandchild of a person who moved to the US from another country
D. A person who traveled to the United States from another country.
E. None of these
2. People who immigrant to a new country before or during their early teens are called?
A. First Generation Immigrant
B. Second Generation Immigrant
C. 1.5 Generation Immigrant
D. Immigrant ***
E. Both B and A
3. What were the Second Generation and the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study?
A. A study of the adaptation process of second generation immigrants***
B. A study about immigrants from China
C. A study about babies born into the United States
D. A study about what a second generation immigrant is
E. A study about Mexico and Immigrants
4. How many foreign born persons are living in the United States?
A. 12 million
B. 15 million
C. 50 million
D. 30 million***
E. 5.5 million
5. What was the main focus of the Second Generation and the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study?
A. to learn about Immigrants and where they choose to live
B. to find out how many immigrants there were living in the U.S.
C. to find the outcomes of adaptation, specifically school to work and school to college**
D. to see the test scores of Second generation immigrants
E. the study was never completed
6. In the Movie El Norte, what type of people lived in this small Guatemalan village?
A. Latino
B. Guatemalan
C. Indian
D. Indigenous Mayan**
E. Federal Troops
7. Why was Aurturo Xuncax so adamant about leaving his home on the fateful evening?
A. He needed to get fresh air and think
B. He was tired of living in fear and being treated poorly***
C. He needed to make money for his family
D. None of these
E. He found himself caught up in a bad situation
8. What is a coyote?
A. A wild Animal
B. A guide used to help people from Latin America find their way to the US**
C. A secret place that is used a hideout for illegal immigrants
D. A bar in Los Angeles
E. None of these
9. Why was Rosa so upset toward the end?
A. She wanted to get married
B. She missed her family
C. She felt unwanted in the place they were trying to call home***
D. She was poor
E. She was scared
10. What Does Enrique dream about during his travels?
A. The North
B. Being caught and killed**
C. A woman
D. His Father
E. None of these
Classmates work from Week 4
1. What is magic realism?*a popular writing style where they inter twine fantasy into reality.A famous magic showwhere magic replaces your home lifewhere magic becomes reality.The point in your dreams where it becomes real
2. the main character
Tita*
Pedro
Elena
Juan
Mario
2. While first used in 1925, the term magical realism wasn't properly introduced until _______.a) 1925b) 1905c) 1915d) 1935e) 1955*
1. What country does " Like water for Chocolate" take place in:
a. Argentina
b. Brazil
c. Chile
d. Mexico *
e. Venezuela
9.) No hay que perder el equilibrio is bya.Claudio Gallina*b.jorge lopezc.juan ruizd.felix cruz
2.)What is the name of the young woman's lover in the film?a.Juanb.Pedro*c.Carlosd.Ernestoe.Misael
3. What special powers does Tita De La Garza have?a. she can read minds.b. she can control other people's emotions.c. she can float when she's overcome with emotion.d. she reflects her moods in her cooking, affecting those who eat it.*e. she can shoot laser beams from her eyes.
4. In Like Water for Chocolate, why does Tita’s mother forbid her to marry?
a. family tradition dictates that the youngest daughter remain chaste and take care of her mother until death.*
b. she has plans for Tita to marry someone else.
c. she cannot afford to pay for a wedding for Tita.
d. she hates Tita and just wants her to be miserable.
e. she is afraid that Tita will give birth to a son and name him Diego Maradona
What kind of elements are used in magic realism?
*magical elements b. water elements c. love d. fire elements e. none of the above
3. Pedro decides to marry Rosara for what reason:a. because Rosara is the elder sisterb. because she is a good cookc. because she is pregnantd. so he can get over losing Titae. so he can remain close to Tita*
The 1983 Film “El Norte” is a very sad and passionate story of a Guatemalan family that is torn apart by federal troops. Aurturo Xuncax wants respect and is fed up with being treated as a means of slavery and never treated like a human being. After word of a meeting, the federal troops behead him and publically show this small Guatemalan village what happens if they refuse to work in silence for them. The sadness is felt before this event takes place, Lupe, Aurturo’s wife is very scared and expresses her fear to him numerous times. Working as coffee pickers they are pretty much working until the shot of gun, this in itself is a form of working out of fear to these people. At one point Aurturo expresses to his son, Enrique that the rich have no hearts, barely human, and he states that they treat even their animals better than their fellow human beings.
As if the start to their lives wasn’t horrible enough, Enrique and Rosa decide to flee Guatemala and run into many other problems and difficulties within their travels. They ride on busses and other forms of travel and are even treated poorly by fellow Latino people. Called bastard Indians, turkeys, and other rude names they are made fun of and treated poorly. They travel through tunnels and sleep in camps along the way. Once in the north they see that their struggles have just begun. As they struggle to find happiness, they learn that they are still very low in society and that they will have to work five times as hard as regular citizens in order to live or remotely succeed. This movie is a very real portrayal of the struggles that immigrant from South American and Mexico go through just to find a better life. Rosa longs so much to be a part of something better and of more meaning. The way she looks at the rich is really a very realistically sad realization of society. America is supposed to be a free land but it seems that we so easily have used people to get what we want. Although Rosa and Enrique were able to flee a horrible land of persecution, they found that the struggles were not gone in the North. Before coming to America all they heard about was how in the North even poor people had cars, and toilets and other wonderful amenities. This movie should be a lesson to everyone that we take for granted even such amentias as home appliances, we are really very lucky to live the way we do and should cherish live in every way. But the reality was that the struggles were still very present, and unfortunate are very present even today.
l. What stands out the most when you first see it?
.The colors and the abstract art look to it.
2. How come you notice the thing you mention in number 1?
.The colors and contrast of bright colors against a black and white backing and the geometrical shapes throughout
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important?
.The image is hard for me to make out but I believe something is there of importance, a figure of some sort.
4. How come the thing you mention in number 3 seem important?
.Because it almost seems like it could be a ghostly figure to me
5. How has contrast been used?
.The colors have huge contrast, black, white and grey backing with bright orange, green, yellow and blue
6. What leads your eye around from place to place?
.The shapes and colors
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist?
.Unique, in-depth, secretive with the image, but creative and vibrant
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition? How come?
.The figure, and meaning possibly
9. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Write a few notes about them here.
.The feelings could be dark and hidden, but I am thinking they are celebrating life, it is screaming out for people to look at it.
10. What titles could you give this artwork?
.Electrified
11. What other things interest you about this artwork?
.The fact that it seems like a loud piece, musically maybe
12. List one question that you would ask the artist if you could.
.What is the figure in the middle and what inspired such a creation?
Online MOLAA visit: Roberto Sebastiaian Motta, Role Reversal 1987
Multiple Choice Questions for Week 5
1. What is a first generation immigrant?
A. The children of immigrant parents, first in a family line to be born in the new country ***
B. A person who is very close to someone who is from another country
C. The grandchild of a person who moved to the US from another country
D. A person who traveled to the United States from another country.
E. None of these
2. People who immigrant to a new country before or during their early teens are called?
A. First Generation Immigrant
B. Second Generation Immigrant
C. 1.5 Generation Immigrant
D. Immigrant ***
E. Both B and A
3. What were the Second Generation and the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study?
A. A study of the adaptation process of second generation immigrants***
B. A study about immigrants from China
C. A study about babies born into the United States
D. A study about what a second generation immigrant is
E. A study about Mexico and Immigrants
4. How many foreign born persons are living in the United States?
A. 12 million
B. 15 million
C. 50 million
D. 30 million***
E. 5.5 million
5. What was the main focus of the Second Generation and the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study?
A. to learn about Immigrants and where they choose to live
B. to find out how many immigrants there were living in the U.S.
C. to find the outcomes of adaptation, specifically school to work and school to college**
D. to see the test scores of Second generation immigrants
E. the study was never completed
6. In the Movie El Norte, what type of people lived in this small Guatemalan village?
A. Latino
B. Guatemalan
C. Indian
D. Indigenous Mayan**
E. Federal Troops
7. Why was Aurturo Xuncax so adamant about leaving his home on the fateful evening?
A. He needed to get fresh air and think
B. He was tired of living in fear and being treated poorly***
C. He needed to make money for his family
D. None of these
E. He found himself caught up in a bad situation
8. What is a coyote?
A. A wild Animal
B. A guide used to help people from Latin America find their way to the US**
C. A secret place that is used a hideout for illegal immigrants
D. A bar in Los Angeles
E. None of these
9. Why was Rosa so upset toward the end?
A. She wanted to get married
B. She missed her family
C. She felt unwanted in the place they were trying to call home***
D. She was poor
E. She was scared
10. What Does Enrique dream about during his travels?
A. The North
B. Being caught and killed**
C. A woman
D. His Father
E. None of these
Classmates work from Week 4
1. What is magic realism?*a popular writing style where they inter twine fantasy into reality.A famous magic showwhere magic replaces your home lifewhere magic becomes reality.The point in your dreams where it becomes real
2. the main character
Tita*
Pedro
Elena
Juan
Mario
2. While first used in 1925, the term magical realism wasn't properly introduced until _______.a) 1925b) 1905c) 1915d) 1935e) 1955*
1. What country does " Like water for Chocolate" take place in:
a. Argentina
b. Brazil
c. Chile
d. Mexico *
e. Venezuela
9.) No hay que perder el equilibrio is bya.Claudio Gallina*b.jorge lopezc.juan ruizd.felix cruz
2.)What is the name of the young woman's lover in the film?a.Juanb.Pedro*c.Carlosd.Ernestoe.Misael
3. What special powers does Tita De La Garza have?a. she can read minds.b. she can control other people's emotions.c. she can float when she's overcome with emotion.d. she reflects her moods in her cooking, affecting those who eat it.*e. she can shoot laser beams from her eyes.
4. In Like Water for Chocolate, why does Tita’s mother forbid her to marry?
a. family tradition dictates that the youngest daughter remain chaste and take care of her mother until death.*
b. she has plans for Tita to marry someone else.
c. she cannot afford to pay for a wedding for Tita.
d. she hates Tita and just wants her to be miserable.
e. she is afraid that Tita will give birth to a son and name him Diego Maradona
What kind of elements are used in magic realism?
*magical elements b. water elements c. love d. fire elements e. none of the above
3. Pedro decides to marry Rosara for what reason:a. because Rosara is the elder sisterb. because she is a good cookc. because she is pregnantd. so he can get over losing Titae. so he can remain close to Tita*
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Week 4
Essay regarding Like water for Chocolate:
In viewing the movie Like Water for Chocolate it became very quickly apparent how deeply love and passion can be embedded in the Latino culture. The new term I became familiar with, magic realism, seems to be a term that isn’t new at all in Latino film and print. Strong beliefs, love, and passion run so strong in this film. Tita a young woman whom very early on falls deeply in love with Pedro finds out that he loves her equally as much. The only problem is that Tita comes from a strong family belief that she will never be allowed to marry. In order to be close to Tita, Pedro agrees to marry her sister, Rosaura. Many events enfold, magical realism pops up often while Tita is busy cooking in the kitchen. This movie is based during the Mexican Revolutionary period of Mexico and has many references to those times.
The family members live on a farm with the 3 daughters, and the mother, who clearly oppresses the children as she sees fit for herself. When the oldest of the children becomes magically drawn to a revolutionary, the mother writes her off for good. Tita remains the cooking servant of the household forced to watch the love of her life marry and have a child with her sister. All the while Tita’s mother treats her horribly, forcing her to be her personal servant. Tita and Pedro eventually cannot hold back the love any longer. After the death of her mother a series of events take place where Tita’s dead mother is speaking to her and cursing her for sinning. In the long run Tita and Pedro allow themselves to be together, the love is too much for them to handle Pedro dies, and Tita initiates her own death. Being together was all the two of them every really wanted and death was worth the final moments of their lives, consummating their love.
Oppression is definitely very present here both from the level of Tita’s mother and Tita but also that of the daughters themselves. They live under the rule of their mother and never speak out against her. The onetime Tita does speak out she is beaten and chastised, even characterized as being mental, and forced away. Another terrible act of oppression is the rape of Chencha during a time when Tita is away, and some soldiers came to the farm. Women although loved by some of the men, definetly where objectified and used in only certain roles. These actions directly coincide with the civil rights issues we face in the fact that a group or type of person is oppressed repeatedly. I remember reading in Freire; he states that when the oppressed free themselves from the oppressor, that in turn free’s the oppressor himself. In Like Water for Chocolate, when Tita finally speaks out against the ghost of her mother and tells her to leave and be gone, she finally finds peace. In contrast to the rest of the film where she does everything her mother as and continuously reaps the oppression at the hands of her mother. It was at that moment of her speaking out that she was able to free herself from her mother, and in turn her mother left for good. The movie is one of my favorite, introduced to me at a young age. The magic realism adds a level of interest to the film that makes you wonder if it could really be true, because the culture is so strong we are left to believe it can be.
.
What does Independence period of Latin America mean? (google this)
Latin American wars of independence seemed to have stretch amongst a huge period, Brazil, Haiti, Cuba, and many other Latin American and many other countries all had periods of war and declaration of independence. All of which were oppressed and taken over by different English colonies that settled in. Venezuela, Columbia, Educator, and Argentina were another few that all suffered from Spanish rule, and all locations had wars and fought for independence. Haiti was involved in working to free black slaves from French rule. Interestingly enough due to all the new nations popping up due to war and declaration of independence The United States of America determined they would not tolerate European interference.
What does present time or contemporary time Latin America mean? (use from previous week)
Present day Latin America can be described as a very rich yet still struggling area. Inequality is still present but huge leaps are taking place to change the way the countries are run.
What is MOLAA and how does artwork or events regarding artistic events combine elements of the past and present? (You will do this weekly; but notice how the theme of the week or the topic or case study may cause you to write a different response even though MOLAA is the same place physically.)
Many of the artists use contemporary styles and effects however it seems that they also incorporate their cultures and past histories, even family values and struggles.
What do you usually do when you visit a museum and view a piece of art? (For example, what do you typically focus on, or look for, or think). How is this changing weekly especially in light of the critique links below?
It changes weekly for me because the more I learn about the Independence periods of Latin America I realize the depth of struggle Latin people has endured. I also feel that the level of passion is so very strong. I am beginning to understand why so many definition of Latin America refer to land and place of the language of Love.
MOLLA exhibit choice
This week I choose to view the work of Felipe Ehrenberg, called Codex Aeroscriptus Ehrenbergensis
1. What stands out the most when you first see it? The colors, and the skeletons, skeleton faces, and the helicopter
.
2. Explain the reason you notice the thing you mention in number 1.
Well the colors are bright and brilliant, so that was pretty to me but the skeletons stood out because they to me seemed to represent the dead, but they seemed to also be happy so that made me think.
.
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important?
The helicopter seems to be of importance, in the lower part of the piece the helicopter’s front area is a skeleton and that seemed odd to me which means it might represent something of importance.
.
5. Why does the thing you mention in number 3 seem important?
I am thinking that maybe military was the cause of death; also the backgrounds seem lush so it could be during a war in tropical areas. But death is either celebrated or simply remembered in this piece to me.
.
5. How has contrast been used? Contrast was represented in the colors for sure, but another contrast here is death and happiness.
.
6. What leads your eye around from place to place?
The white skeletons lead my eye from top to bottom and the bright colors
.
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist?
He used contrast of dark and light colors specifically bright colors.
.
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition?
The reasoning for the death and the meaning of the death
.
9. Why do you think this was partially hidden?
I think that the artist expects the people to know and understand the struggle or the reasoning for death. Or he means for fellow sufferers or celebrators to automatically be connected to his work.
.
10. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents?
The feelings are deep, feeling of love or sadness for the loss of loved ones.
.
11. What titles could you give this artwork?
Celebration of life, or Remembrance of struggle
.
12. What other things interest you about this artwork?
The indigenous type face paint he used on the white skeletons that was pretty and seems to represent culture.
.
Multiple Choice from Peers work
2. The film Like Water For Chocolate is based on
· a novel*
· a true story
· a play
· a children's book
· none of the above
1. What does Tita transfer her feelings and emotions through?a. artworkb. cooking*c. eatingd. farminge. laughing
· 2.) Magic Realism is considered what genre?
· a. literary and visual art*b. music and filmc. performing art and literaryd. literary and musice. None of these
Who is argued by some to be the first magic realist creative writer?
a. Alejo Carpentier
b. Arturo Uslar Pietri
c. José Ortega y Gasset
d. Diego Maradona
e. Massimo Bontempelli*
4. Which author most represents magic realism?
Jose Gutierrez
Pablo Escabar
Filiberto Gonzalez
Isabel Allende
Gabriel Marquez*
5.MOLAA allows:a. banquetsb. meetingsc. corporate eventsd. weddingse. all of the above***
2. What years did the Mexican Revolution take place?A. 1770-1776B. 1812-1820C. 1841-1845D. 1887-1900E. 1910-1917 *
6. In Like Water For Chocolate we see magic realism whena. Tita’s mother appearsb. Tita’s grandmother appearsc. Tita eats matches, causing a fired. everyone gets sick from eating Tita’s foode. all of the above*
10. what year was Laura Esquivel born?
1949
1950*
1940
1948
1978
Multiple Choice for Week 4
1. Magic Realism is:
A. Magic Tricks that really work
B. Magical elements are blended into a realistic atmosphere****
C. A method of performing magic
D. A type of magic that is hard to learn
E. None of the above
2. Tita stated that what element was what made her cooking so good?
A. Organic products
B. Only the youngest female did the cooking
C. Love was the key ingredient**
D. Recipes passed down from generation
E. Chocolate
3. Why was Tita ordered to never marry?
A. She wasn’t good enough for any man
B. A Family Tradition stated so***
C. She was going into the convent
D. She choose not to marry
E. None of these
4. Paulo Freire stated that by freeing yourself from oppression you also free who?
A. Children
B. Argentina
C. The Oppressors***
D. Harvard Law students
E. Farm Worker
5. The term “Magic Realism” was first introduced in what year?
A. 1919
B. 1997
C. 1955**
D. 1897
E. 1945
6. Laura Esquivel was the first Mexican Novelist that published what novel in 1989?
A. One hundred Years of Solitude
B. Like Water for Chocolate***
C. The Kingdom of this World
D. Beloved
E. None of these
7. Why did Pedro agree to marry Rosaura?
A. She was beautiful
B. He was forced to by his father
C. To be closer to Tita**
D. Because tradition stated he must do so
E. None of these
8. What celebration is the Museum of Latin American Art having special presentations of new murals for?
A. Mexico’s bicentennial**
B. Latin American Culture
C. Southern California Celebration
D. Molla celebration for the summer
E. None of the above
9. Who is Felipe Ehrenberg
A. a contemporary artist with art at the molla
B. Tita’s lover
C. An Argentinean revolutionist
D. a student of Paulo Freire
E. the husband of Gertrudis
10. What does Paulo Freire say about abolishing the situation of oppression?
A. It is a necessity in order to love
B. He never spoke on this matter
C. It is impossible to abolish oppression
D. To love oppression it to be an oppressor
E. Only by abolishing the situation of oppression can we restore the love which that situation made impossible.
Dialogue Sample:
When I further researched Latin American Revolutionary periods this week I was so surprised that the period of war was throughout all of Latin America. Each independent country was fighting for rights and independence all at the oppressed hands of European influence. War after war, and recognized Latino people were spoke of that had huge parts in helping to bring the end of a terribly oppressed era. Each area had their reasons for fighting but all had reason. I realize that these regions have come so far. I am so impressed that Paulo Freire took the interest and time to fight such a huge battle. I understand more why he took such an interest in oppression and how deeply it becomes embedded in our minds and society. I recently read an article where a social worker spoke of Freire’s work and oppression in general. He used the example of being at a soccer game of his sons and witnessing other fathers speak derogatory to their sons, using words like gay and other terms to insinuate that they were weak. This gentleman realized that by standing there and saying nothing he was too aiding in the oppression of people poorly treated and even that of the gay community. This directly goes back to what Freire teaches about how we must stand up for the oppressed, even ourselves in order to change things. It really makes you think about how we all could help to change
In viewing the movie Like Water for Chocolate it became very quickly apparent how deeply love and passion can be embedded in the Latino culture. The new term I became familiar with, magic realism, seems to be a term that isn’t new at all in Latino film and print. Strong beliefs, love, and passion run so strong in this film. Tita a young woman whom very early on falls deeply in love with Pedro finds out that he loves her equally as much. The only problem is that Tita comes from a strong family belief that she will never be allowed to marry. In order to be close to Tita, Pedro agrees to marry her sister, Rosaura. Many events enfold, magical realism pops up often while Tita is busy cooking in the kitchen. This movie is based during the Mexican Revolutionary period of Mexico and has many references to those times.
The family members live on a farm with the 3 daughters, and the mother, who clearly oppresses the children as she sees fit for herself. When the oldest of the children becomes magically drawn to a revolutionary, the mother writes her off for good. Tita remains the cooking servant of the household forced to watch the love of her life marry and have a child with her sister. All the while Tita’s mother treats her horribly, forcing her to be her personal servant. Tita and Pedro eventually cannot hold back the love any longer. After the death of her mother a series of events take place where Tita’s dead mother is speaking to her and cursing her for sinning. In the long run Tita and Pedro allow themselves to be together, the love is too much for them to handle Pedro dies, and Tita initiates her own death. Being together was all the two of them every really wanted and death was worth the final moments of their lives, consummating their love.
Oppression is definitely very present here both from the level of Tita’s mother and Tita but also that of the daughters themselves. They live under the rule of their mother and never speak out against her. The onetime Tita does speak out she is beaten and chastised, even characterized as being mental, and forced away. Another terrible act of oppression is the rape of Chencha during a time when Tita is away, and some soldiers came to the farm. Women although loved by some of the men, definetly where objectified and used in only certain roles. These actions directly coincide with the civil rights issues we face in the fact that a group or type of person is oppressed repeatedly. I remember reading in Freire; he states that when the oppressed free themselves from the oppressor, that in turn free’s the oppressor himself. In Like Water for Chocolate, when Tita finally speaks out against the ghost of her mother and tells her to leave and be gone, she finally finds peace. In contrast to the rest of the film where she does everything her mother as and continuously reaps the oppression at the hands of her mother. It was at that moment of her speaking out that she was able to free herself from her mother, and in turn her mother left for good. The movie is one of my favorite, introduced to me at a young age. The magic realism adds a level of interest to the film that makes you wonder if it could really be true, because the culture is so strong we are left to believe it can be.
.
What does Independence period of Latin America mean? (google this)
Latin American wars of independence seemed to have stretch amongst a huge period, Brazil, Haiti, Cuba, and many other Latin American and many other countries all had periods of war and declaration of independence. All of which were oppressed and taken over by different English colonies that settled in. Venezuela, Columbia, Educator, and Argentina were another few that all suffered from Spanish rule, and all locations had wars and fought for independence. Haiti was involved in working to free black slaves from French rule. Interestingly enough due to all the new nations popping up due to war and declaration of independence The United States of America determined they would not tolerate European interference.
What does present time or contemporary time Latin America mean? (use from previous week)
Present day Latin America can be described as a very rich yet still struggling area. Inequality is still present but huge leaps are taking place to change the way the countries are run.
What is MOLAA and how does artwork or events regarding artistic events combine elements of the past and present? (You will do this weekly; but notice how the theme of the week or the topic or case study may cause you to write a different response even though MOLAA is the same place physically.)
Many of the artists use contemporary styles and effects however it seems that they also incorporate their cultures and past histories, even family values and struggles.
What do you usually do when you visit a museum and view a piece of art? (For example, what do you typically focus on, or look for, or think). How is this changing weekly especially in light of the critique links below?
It changes weekly for me because the more I learn about the Independence periods of Latin America I realize the depth of struggle Latin people has endured. I also feel that the level of passion is so very strong. I am beginning to understand why so many definition of Latin America refer to land and place of the language of Love.
MOLLA exhibit choice
This week I choose to view the work of Felipe Ehrenberg, called Codex Aeroscriptus Ehrenbergensis
1. What stands out the most when you first see it? The colors, and the skeletons, skeleton faces, and the helicopter
.
2. Explain the reason you notice the thing you mention in number 1.
Well the colors are bright and brilliant, so that was pretty to me but the skeletons stood out because they to me seemed to represent the dead, but they seemed to also be happy so that made me think.
.
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important?
The helicopter seems to be of importance, in the lower part of the piece the helicopter’s front area is a skeleton and that seemed odd to me which means it might represent something of importance.
.
5. Why does the thing you mention in number 3 seem important?
I am thinking that maybe military was the cause of death; also the backgrounds seem lush so it could be during a war in tropical areas. But death is either celebrated or simply remembered in this piece to me.
.
5. How has contrast been used? Contrast was represented in the colors for sure, but another contrast here is death and happiness.
.
6. What leads your eye around from place to place?
The white skeletons lead my eye from top to bottom and the bright colors
.
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist?
He used contrast of dark and light colors specifically bright colors.
.
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition?
The reasoning for the death and the meaning of the death
.
9. Why do you think this was partially hidden?
I think that the artist expects the people to know and understand the struggle or the reasoning for death. Or he means for fellow sufferers or celebrators to automatically be connected to his work.
.
10. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents?
The feelings are deep, feeling of love or sadness for the loss of loved ones.
.
11. What titles could you give this artwork?
Celebration of life, or Remembrance of struggle
.
12. What other things interest you about this artwork?
The indigenous type face paint he used on the white skeletons that was pretty and seems to represent culture.
.
Multiple Choice from Peers work
2. The film Like Water For Chocolate is based on
· a novel*
· a true story
· a play
· a children's book
· none of the above
1. What does Tita transfer her feelings and emotions through?a. artworkb. cooking*c. eatingd. farminge. laughing
· 2.) Magic Realism is considered what genre?
· a. literary and visual art*b. music and filmc. performing art and literaryd. literary and musice. None of these
Who is argued by some to be the first magic realist creative writer?
a. Alejo Carpentier
b. Arturo Uslar Pietri
c. José Ortega y Gasset
d. Diego Maradona
e. Massimo Bontempelli*
4. Which author most represents magic realism?
Jose Gutierrez
Pablo Escabar
Filiberto Gonzalez
Isabel Allende
Gabriel Marquez*
5.MOLAA allows:a. banquetsb. meetingsc. corporate eventsd. weddingse. all of the above***
2. What years did the Mexican Revolution take place?A. 1770-1776B. 1812-1820C. 1841-1845D. 1887-1900E. 1910-1917 *
6. In Like Water For Chocolate we see magic realism whena. Tita’s mother appearsb. Tita’s grandmother appearsc. Tita eats matches, causing a fired. everyone gets sick from eating Tita’s foode. all of the above*
10. what year was Laura Esquivel born?
1949
1950*
1940
1948
1978
Multiple Choice for Week 4
1. Magic Realism is:
A. Magic Tricks that really work
B. Magical elements are blended into a realistic atmosphere****
C. A method of performing magic
D. A type of magic that is hard to learn
E. None of the above
2. Tita stated that what element was what made her cooking so good?
A. Organic products
B. Only the youngest female did the cooking
C. Love was the key ingredient**
D. Recipes passed down from generation
E. Chocolate
3. Why was Tita ordered to never marry?
A. She wasn’t good enough for any man
B. A Family Tradition stated so***
C. She was going into the convent
D. She choose not to marry
E. None of these
4. Paulo Freire stated that by freeing yourself from oppression you also free who?
A. Children
B. Argentina
C. The Oppressors***
D. Harvard Law students
E. Farm Worker
5. The term “Magic Realism” was first introduced in what year?
A. 1919
B. 1997
C. 1955**
D. 1897
E. 1945
6. Laura Esquivel was the first Mexican Novelist that published what novel in 1989?
A. One hundred Years of Solitude
B. Like Water for Chocolate***
C. The Kingdom of this World
D. Beloved
E. None of these
7. Why did Pedro agree to marry Rosaura?
A. She was beautiful
B. He was forced to by his father
C. To be closer to Tita**
D. Because tradition stated he must do so
E. None of these
8. What celebration is the Museum of Latin American Art having special presentations of new murals for?
A. Mexico’s bicentennial**
B. Latin American Culture
C. Southern California Celebration
D. Molla celebration for the summer
E. None of the above
9. Who is Felipe Ehrenberg
A. a contemporary artist with art at the molla
B. Tita’s lover
C. An Argentinean revolutionist
D. a student of Paulo Freire
E. the husband of Gertrudis
10. What does Paulo Freire say about abolishing the situation of oppression?
A. It is a necessity in order to love
B. He never spoke on this matter
C. It is impossible to abolish oppression
D. To love oppression it to be an oppressor
E. Only by abolishing the situation of oppression can we restore the love which that situation made impossible.
Dialogue Sample:
When I further researched Latin American Revolutionary periods this week I was so surprised that the period of war was throughout all of Latin America. Each independent country was fighting for rights and independence all at the oppressed hands of European influence. War after war, and recognized Latino people were spoke of that had huge parts in helping to bring the end of a terribly oppressed era. Each area had their reasons for fighting but all had reason. I realize that these regions have come so far. I am so impressed that Paulo Freire took the interest and time to fight such a huge battle. I understand more why he took such an interest in oppression and how deeply it becomes embedded in our minds and society. I recently read an article where a social worker spoke of Freire’s work and oppression in general. He used the example of being at a soccer game of his sons and witnessing other fathers speak derogatory to their sons, using words like gay and other terms to insinuate that they were weak. This gentleman realized that by standing there and saying nothing he was too aiding in the oppression of people poorly treated and even that of the gay community. This directly goes back to what Freire teaches about how we must stand up for the oppressed, even ourselves in order to change things. It really makes you think about how we all could help to change
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Week 3
Camila
In viewing this week’s movie Camila, it has become apparent how deeply embedded the Catholic religion is in Latino cultures. The Catholic Church was so present in the decisions of everyday life during that time. The disaster of loosing your life for making the wrong choice was not difficult to do. Camila and Ladisloa paid the ultimate price for love, their lives. At the hands of a power ridden, emotionless father and a government that released their violence by any excuse they could even love. The beliefs ran so strong and rigid, fully powered by the Catholic Church. In a time where if you were poor you were sleeping on the ground and working as slaves to the rich, primarily if you were of African descent. Choices were very few in this movie and falling in love with a priest was far from an option. This true story explains to a lot of today’s strong Catholic values. Although today’s life is free to make choices, the strong will and belief system continues to be a deep value in certain cultures and religions of Latino people. This oppression that Camila had to live through was all a part of a power ridden people of that time. And interestingly I see that it wasn’t only the American culture that found it necessary to keep African American’s as slaves and refer to them in derogatory terms. Power and pride aided in the loss of three lives, where in today’s world many people would only wish to love to that extent even just once in their lifetime.
5 Questions
1. Independence period of Latin America:
The 18th and 19th century wars against the European people that had taken over Latin America, these led to Latin American Independence. It seems to have taken place not to long after the 1776 independence of North America. Also appears to be wars against the Spanish that had taken over as early as Christopher Columbus days. The specific time refers to 1806-1825 for the actual Latin Independence movement.
2. Present time or contemporary Latin America Means:
3. What is MOLAA and how does artwork or events regarding artistic events combine elements of the past and present?
4. What do you usually do when you visit a museum and view a piece of art?
When I view art I try to look deep into the piece and look for emotion, I am usually drawn to those that immediately expel emotion or tragedy. I usually focus on the feeling, the colors, and knowing about the artist is helpful in understand the work at times.
5. Previously I learned to think of what represents the art, but this week I thought hard about what caught my eye, particularly in the question about what brings your eyes from place to place. For me it was one emotion to the next and the more I looked at it the more I felt. After reading the bio I only further understood where the emotion of the artist was coming from. But sometimes not knowing is interesting too, trying to figure it out on my own.
MOLAA Art Critique
I viewed the Arnaldo Roche: Brotherhood / Hermandad past exhibit
1. What stands out the most when you first see it?
For me I first noticed this piece of art because of the deep eye contact you get from the faces, very powerful. I feel that Latin people and culture is so strong in their expression of feeling.
2. How come you notice the thing you mention in number 1? The first picture of the sequence of three has very deep anger in the eyes to me, but then I looked into the eyes of the two after it and they have a soft and very different impression on me. The anger was impressive though
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important? To me the indigenous sense to it, these men remind me of African warriors. They seem to be trying to speak with their eyes.
4. How come the thing you mention in number 3 seem important? As I am learning more and more in this class I am learning that there was a large population of African and Native American presence in Latin America, something I am embarrassed to say I didn’t previously know. But I feel that this picture is a representation of that blend of people, and also a strong sense of battles fought, and anger still building up in people.
5. How has contrast been used? The use of color is huge for this piece; the orange and black contract is very eye catching, for me especially. Also the contrasting voices in the eyes are interesting to.
6. What leads your eye around from place to place? The color first off, but also the beautiful form of lush type plants on the heads of the people, it is very interesting and mesmerizing to me.
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist? Very confronting art, very contrasting colors, and very bold style to me.
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition? How come? The reason for the anger, fear, and sadness, I can only guess what it could be, but it is present that is for sure, why I do not know.
It is possible that is obvious and I am still learning the culture to figure it out. But perhaps it is anger of land and life being stolen from a people, one of culture and strong, bold lifestyles.
9. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Write a few notes about them here.
After reading the Bio I now understand that his work is a self portrait and that he often refers back to his sibling. I now think that this picture is a reflection of the pain and suffering he went through as a child loosing loved ones. I purposely read the bio after my critiquing of the art, so it is interesting to read where this artist comes from. Also the life like technique he uses explains the realness of the plant objects I first noticed.
10. What titles could you give this artwork? Layered with temperament
11. What other things interest you about this artwork?
Just simply how real it looks, and how strong of emotion it holds, and the again the colors are striking.
10 Multiple Questions Week 3
Who loved to share her love letters with Camila?
Her servant
Her sister
Her grandmother **
Her Mother
Her Aunt
In what year was the setting of Buenos Aires, Argentina when Camila was show grown up?
1857
1827
1927
1847 **
1877
Who was Camila to marry?
Ignacio **]
Mariano
Rosas
Gutierrez
Eduardo
At what event was Camila blind-folded and comes face to face with Ladisloa?
Dia de Los Muertos
Her Birthday**
Her sisters wedding
New Years
Early Sunday morning
Why was Camila sent away from the dinner table by her father?
For refusing to marry
Standing up against the unjust violence in her town***
Running away
Reading an outlawed book
Bad table manner
What two options does Camila’s father give her for life?
Work and go to school
Marry or join the convent**
Join the revolution
Help with the farm
Live in silence
Why does Father Gutierrez whip himself?
for sinning and having feelings for Camila***
Leaving the Church
Not having enough faith
Speaking out against the federation
Listening to Camila and her confessions
What does Father Gutierrez tell Camila by the Bells?
Kiss me
Run away from me
You must confess your sins
I can only give you scandal and shame***
I must repent to god
What assumed name did Camila live under?
Consuelo
Maria
Adriana
Valatina***
RosaLinda
What does Camila’s mother say to her father when he made his choice about his daughters sin?
A.“I curse the day I met you, you only care about your name, you are sick with pride!”
B. “You have made a good choice, what else could we do?”
C.“ I will pray for a sign and an answer to our dilemma”
D. “You will regret this day”
E. “Love in in the beholder”
Sample Questions from Students Blogs
1. All Latin American countries celebrate their Independence
· on October 15th
· on the first full moon in March
· on separate days from each other*
· twice a year
· on January 1st
2. What took place during Latin America's independence period?a. peaceb. Independence wars*c. WWIId. The Cold Ware. The Big Bang
What happened to Camila and Ladislao ultimately in the end?They were: imprisoned, pardoned, escaped, *killed, drowned at sea
2. Argentina gained independence from ____________.
a. Spain
b. Portugal
c. The Viceroyalty of Peru*
d. France
e. England
When was the movie made?
a. 1876 b. 1999 c. 1923 d.*1984 e. 2005
What does MOLAA stand for:
A. Mobile Outdoor Living Arena Area
B. Museum Of Life Autonomy Acrobats
C. Museum Of Latin America Art*
D. Mopeds Of Little Alpine Arctic
E. None of the above
Puerto Rico and Cuba were the last two countries Spain had control over. How were they freed from Spain’s control?
a. Attack by the Spanish Armadab. by the Spanish Civil Warc. Thirty Years Ward. War of Independence of Northern South Americae. Spanish-American War*
What was Camila’s first interaction with Father Ladislao?a. Political dinerb. Confession*c. Communiond. Easter Celebratione. Funeral
What would Camila do secretly? an5.) What would Camila do secretly?a.Read literature of the regime*b.Write love lettersc.Plan to murder Ignaciod.Write her own books.e.Never did anything secretything secret
At what age did Fermina Daza want to be married by?a) 21*b) 28c) 18d) 17e) 32
Dialogue Sample
When I researched the Independence period of Latin America I found that many other students had a lot of the same information, however one student did a lot of specific research on Puerto Rico and even some on Argentina, this was very interesting. One thing I learned was that the Independence period was different depending on what country you were in and that there was so much oppression in Latin America at the hands of European colonialists and Spaniards.
In viewing this week’s movie Camila, it has become apparent how deeply embedded the Catholic religion is in Latino cultures. The Catholic Church was so present in the decisions of everyday life during that time. The disaster of loosing your life for making the wrong choice was not difficult to do. Camila and Ladisloa paid the ultimate price for love, their lives. At the hands of a power ridden, emotionless father and a government that released their violence by any excuse they could even love. The beliefs ran so strong and rigid, fully powered by the Catholic Church. In a time where if you were poor you were sleeping on the ground and working as slaves to the rich, primarily if you were of African descent. Choices were very few in this movie and falling in love with a priest was far from an option. This true story explains to a lot of today’s strong Catholic values. Although today’s life is free to make choices, the strong will and belief system continues to be a deep value in certain cultures and religions of Latino people. This oppression that Camila had to live through was all a part of a power ridden people of that time. And interestingly I see that it wasn’t only the American culture that found it necessary to keep African American’s as slaves and refer to them in derogatory terms. Power and pride aided in the loss of three lives, where in today’s world many people would only wish to love to that extent even just once in their lifetime.
5 Questions
1. Independence period of Latin America:
The 18th and 19th century wars against the European people that had taken over Latin America, these led to Latin American Independence. It seems to have taken place not to long after the 1776 independence of North America. Also appears to be wars against the Spanish that had taken over as early as Christopher Columbus days. The specific time refers to 1806-1825 for the actual Latin Independence movement.
2. Present time or contemporary Latin America Means:
3. What is MOLAA and how does artwork or events regarding artistic events combine elements of the past and present?
4. What do you usually do when you visit a museum and view a piece of art?
When I view art I try to look deep into the piece and look for emotion, I am usually drawn to those that immediately expel emotion or tragedy. I usually focus on the feeling, the colors, and knowing about the artist is helpful in understand the work at times.
5. Previously I learned to think of what represents the art, but this week I thought hard about what caught my eye, particularly in the question about what brings your eyes from place to place. For me it was one emotion to the next and the more I looked at it the more I felt. After reading the bio I only further understood where the emotion of the artist was coming from. But sometimes not knowing is interesting too, trying to figure it out on my own.
MOLAA Art Critique
I viewed the Arnaldo Roche: Brotherhood / Hermandad past exhibit
1. What stands out the most when you first see it?
For me I first noticed this piece of art because of the deep eye contact you get from the faces, very powerful. I feel that Latin people and culture is so strong in their expression of feeling.
2. How come you notice the thing you mention in number 1? The first picture of the sequence of three has very deep anger in the eyes to me, but then I looked into the eyes of the two after it and they have a soft and very different impression on me. The anger was impressive though
3. As you keep looking, what else seems important? To me the indigenous sense to it, these men remind me of African warriors. They seem to be trying to speak with their eyes.
4. How come the thing you mention in number 3 seem important? As I am learning more and more in this class I am learning that there was a large population of African and Native American presence in Latin America, something I am embarrassed to say I didn’t previously know. But I feel that this picture is a representation of that blend of people, and also a strong sense of battles fought, and anger still building up in people.
5. How has contrast been used? The use of color is huge for this piece; the orange and black contract is very eye catching, for me especially. Also the contrasting voices in the eyes are interesting to.
6. What leads your eye around from place to place? The color first off, but also the beautiful form of lush type plants on the heads of the people, it is very interesting and mesmerizing to me.
7. What tells you about the style used by this artist? Very confronting art, very contrasting colors, and very bold style to me.
8. What seems to be hiding in this composition? How come? The reason for the anger, fear, and sadness, I can only guess what it could be, but it is present that is for sure, why I do not know.
It is possible that is obvious and I am still learning the culture to figure it out. But perhaps it is anger of land and life being stolen from a people, one of culture and strong, bold lifestyles.
9. Imagine the feelings and meanings this artwork represents? Write a few notes about them here.
After reading the Bio I now understand that his work is a self portrait and that he often refers back to his sibling. I now think that this picture is a reflection of the pain and suffering he went through as a child loosing loved ones. I purposely read the bio after my critiquing of the art, so it is interesting to read where this artist comes from. Also the life like technique he uses explains the realness of the plant objects I first noticed.
10. What titles could you give this artwork? Layered with temperament
11. What other things interest you about this artwork?
Just simply how real it looks, and how strong of emotion it holds, and the again the colors are striking.
10 Multiple Questions Week 3
Who loved to share her love letters with Camila?
Her servant
Her sister
Her grandmother **
Her Mother
Her Aunt
In what year was the setting of Buenos Aires, Argentina when Camila was show grown up?
1857
1827
1927
1847 **
1877
Who was Camila to marry?
Ignacio **]
Mariano
Rosas
Gutierrez
Eduardo
At what event was Camila blind-folded and comes face to face with Ladisloa?
Dia de Los Muertos
Her Birthday**
Her sisters wedding
New Years
Early Sunday morning
Why was Camila sent away from the dinner table by her father?
For refusing to marry
Standing up against the unjust violence in her town***
Running away
Reading an outlawed book
Bad table manner
What two options does Camila’s father give her for life?
Work and go to school
Marry or join the convent**
Join the revolution
Help with the farm
Live in silence
Why does Father Gutierrez whip himself?
for sinning and having feelings for Camila***
Leaving the Church
Not having enough faith
Speaking out against the federation
Listening to Camila and her confessions
What does Father Gutierrez tell Camila by the Bells?
Kiss me
Run away from me
You must confess your sins
I can only give you scandal and shame***
I must repent to god
What assumed name did Camila live under?
Consuelo
Maria
Adriana
Valatina***
RosaLinda
What does Camila’s mother say to her father when he made his choice about his daughters sin?
A.“I curse the day I met you, you only care about your name, you are sick with pride!”
B. “You have made a good choice, what else could we do?”
C.“ I will pray for a sign and an answer to our dilemma”
D. “You will regret this day”
E. “Love in in the beholder”
Sample Questions from Students Blogs
1. All Latin American countries celebrate their Independence
· on October 15th
· on the first full moon in March
· on separate days from each other*
· twice a year
· on January 1st
2. What took place during Latin America's independence period?a. peaceb. Independence wars*c. WWIId. The Cold Ware. The Big Bang
What happened to Camila and Ladislao ultimately in the end?They were: imprisoned, pardoned, escaped, *killed, drowned at sea
2. Argentina gained independence from ____________.
a. Spain
b. Portugal
c. The Viceroyalty of Peru*
d. France
e. England
When was the movie made?
a. 1876 b. 1999 c. 1923 d.*1984 e. 2005
What does MOLAA stand for:
A. Mobile Outdoor Living Arena Area
B. Museum Of Life Autonomy Acrobats
C. Museum Of Latin America Art*
D. Mopeds Of Little Alpine Arctic
E. None of the above
Puerto Rico and Cuba were the last two countries Spain had control over. How were they freed from Spain’s control?
a. Attack by the Spanish Armadab. by the Spanish Civil Warc. Thirty Years Ward. War of Independence of Northern South Americae. Spanish-American War*
What was Camila’s first interaction with Father Ladislao?a. Political dinerb. Confession*c. Communiond. Easter Celebratione. Funeral
What would Camila do secretly? an5.) What would Camila do secretly?a.Read literature of the regime*b.Write love lettersc.Plan to murder Ignaciod.Write her own books.e.Never did anything secretything secret
At what age did Fermina Daza want to be married by?a) 21*b) 28c) 18d) 17e) 32
Dialogue Sample
When I researched the Independence period of Latin America I found that many other students had a lot of the same information, however one student did a lot of specific research on Puerto Rico and even some on Argentina, this was very interesting. One thing I learned was that the Independence period was different depending on what country you were in and that there was so much oppression in Latin America at the hands of European colonialists and Spaniards.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Week #2
In the Movie Love in the time of Cholera a tremendous love story unfolds based in the Caribbean. Class and traditions play a huge role in this movie particularly within the realms of marriage and those worthy of marring at that time. Florentino Ariza is a love stricken lower class man who falls desperately in love with Fermina, his love never withers for over fifty years. Due to class structure her father forbids her to marry this man and physically moves her far away in hopes to marry her off to a wealthy doctor. Her father’s dreams come true and she becomes the wife of a doctor. Her marriage is one of stability and convenience rather than love and passion. Symbolically the spread of Cholera, a bacterial disease, takes over the nation while Florentino suffers from his love sickness to the point of physical sickness as well.
The religious dominant society doesn’t allow Fermina to stray away from her deep obsession for love. Oppression is so prevalent both to Fermina by her father and to Florentino due to his status in society. Shunned by Fermina, Florentino engulfs himself in the promiscuous life of women to distract his heart from the pain of missing her. Traditionally he follows her, loves her unconditionally, writes to her and plays music for her. She never responds until the end when finally they are together. Both Fermina and Florentino are willing to die for their love for one another, and although they lived over fifty years apart, once reunited they are able to finally live the life that society didn’t allow them to, together even only if for a short time.
Colonial Latin America:
A time period that shaped the way Latin America is today. Largely populated with not only Latin cultures but also African, Indian, Iberian and Metizo. War and disease dropped populations by millions. During this time of 300 years from around 1492-1810 Spanish rule changed Latin America forever. Spanish and Portuguese rule became very oppressive to native cultures, and colonial settlers exploited native people causing problems that exist even today.
Contemporary Latin America:
Regions rich in exports, and resources. Very rich in literature and art, especially since 1959. Still many problems of corruption and political struggles, but a much more democratically presence then ever before in Latin America. A place of deep culture but still very poor in many regions.
MOLAA: is a museum of Latin American art that educates people about Latin American art and culture. They are located in Long Beach, and offer educational tours, summer camps, art exhibitions, docent tours, and festivals are only a few named in the events they host.
They combine art from the past and present by having the MOLAA permanent collection that dates back as far as 1874, it appears that they also do educational tours that speak to the history.
When I am viewing a piece of art I try to read deep into it and try to see the emotion. It also helps to know the history of the artist, sometimes there is emotional things you can learn from them and then see that in their art. I typically look for colors and iconic symbols that might have meaning directly linked to them or the time we are in, and around our lives.
Step #4 MOLLA item and critique
Art by Josa Gurvich
1. What stands out the most for me were the colors, kind of grey and sad to me
2. Why I noticed this in the first place was it reminds me of what I picture in my head as a farm in Mexico or South America. I saw working farmers, but everything seemed grey, dull and sad.
3. The necessity to keep the grounds growing and the people moving seem important, but also the fact that everyone seems to be working toward the same goal and all together.
4. Because to me Latino Cultures are always so unified, always working to help each other and reach one ultimate goal to, to prosper for each other, this picture reminds me of that. But it also reminds me of all the hard work I feel that some Latino people endure while struggling with little rest.
5. Grey contrasted with bits of primary colors is what I noticed
6. The scenery, it all blends and works together.
7. Older culture is what I see from the artist, going back to the roots of the culture and country.
8. Laughter, and Happiness and enjoyment seem to be missing in this composition
9. What I think may have been partially hidden is the pride that comes from having this lifestyle and completing this for their family, not everyone may be able to feel that.
10. Family, life, and prosperity is what I imagine holds meaning in this piece of art.
11. Working together, waiting for the seasons
12. The lack of faces and the seemingly night time, that was weird but interesting to me.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Where is the MOOLAA located?
San Diego
San Francisco
Oceanside
Long Beach ***
Los Angeles
2. What occupation did Florentino first have?
Peddler
Telegraph Operator **
Mule handler
Doctor
Peasant
3. About how long did the Colonial Latin American period last?
100 years
30 years
60 years
500 years
300 years ***
4. In addition to others what cultures what culture was present in Colonial Latin America?
German
Australian
African**
American
Irish
What was Cholera?
a bacterial infection that was an epidemic***
an edible flower
a ship that carried passengers
Hotel with women
Name of Fermina’s aunt
5. Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
A. Fermina’s father
B. A prize winning author***
C. Florentino Ariza’s mother
D. The young student that is with Florentino
E. The Dr. Fermina marries
6. How many years did Florentino pursue Fermina
51 years***
50 years
15 years
55 years
25 years
7. In order to properly critique a piece of art you must?
Buy it and own it
Be able to look into what contrasts within the painting
Understand the piece
Feel the piece personally
Show it to other
8. With in the MOLAA what can you not view?
Art
Live exhibitions, and readings***
Mission and History statement
Info on Educational tours
Programs and Events
9. Spanish Colonial Settlers directed the future of Latin America by?
exploiting the people***
helping indigenous people
working with natives
Allowing them to continue native religious cultures
Helping to alleviate disease and famine
10. How was the sick epidemic symbolic to the movie?
It demonstrated how to help the sick
The physical sickness was compared to the mental love sickness **
The sickness brought Fermina to her husband the dr.
Even high society got sick
It helped to keep population control
Week 1 work from classmates:
3. After marrying, Freire a. Practiced law b. Fed the hungry c. Worked as a militant d. Became an adult educator* e. Taught economics
5. One of the key elements of critical consciousness is:
· to study Greek philosophers
· to learn multiple languages
· to take action against the oppressors*
· to accept the world as it is
· to work and support the family
In addition to law, what else did Paulo Friere study at the University of Recife in 1943?
a. Philosophy*
b. Latin Culture
c. Humanities
d. Foreign Language
e. Speech
2. What language was Pedogogy of the Opressed originally published in? A. Portuguese * B. Spanish C. English D. Italian E. Latin
Freire’s wife Elza died in what year?
A. 1988
B. 1989
C. 1986*
D. 1985
Freire worked in __________ for five years for the Christian Democratic Agrarian reform movement and the food and agricultural organization of the UN.a) Mexicob) Dominican Republicc) Africad) Tahitie) Chile*
. One of the key elements of critical consciousness is:a. To study Greek philosophersb. To learn multiple languagesc. To take action against the oppressors*d. To accept the world as it ise. To work and support the family
5. Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed is primarily focused on oppression existing ina. Latin Americab. education*c. the Catholic Churchd. blue collar jobse. impoverished citites worldwide
10. Pedagogy of the Oppressed was not published in Freire's native Brazil untila. 1973b. 1969c. 1988d. 1974*e. 1997
8. What was not one of Freire's main concepts?
a. Praxis
b. Poisonous Pedagogy
C. Totalitarianism*
d. Hidden curriculum
e. Consciousness raising
Dialogue Structure for Practice:When I researched The MOLAA I found that much of the art and literature was very contemporary.I noticed many students observed the same information about the MOLAA, and that there was’t much information about older art or information, I wonder if other people noticed this as well? It leads me to believe that much of the art may be more contemporary or that the art became more prevalent after the colonial periods? I wonder if the topic we researched would have came up with other results in the native country themselves, such as visiting museums closer to Latin America or in the countries themselves
The religious dominant society doesn’t allow Fermina to stray away from her deep obsession for love. Oppression is so prevalent both to Fermina by her father and to Florentino due to his status in society. Shunned by Fermina, Florentino engulfs himself in the promiscuous life of women to distract his heart from the pain of missing her. Traditionally he follows her, loves her unconditionally, writes to her and plays music for her. She never responds until the end when finally they are together. Both Fermina and Florentino are willing to die for their love for one another, and although they lived over fifty years apart, once reunited they are able to finally live the life that society didn’t allow them to, together even only if for a short time.
Colonial Latin America:
A time period that shaped the way Latin America is today. Largely populated with not only Latin cultures but also African, Indian, Iberian and Metizo. War and disease dropped populations by millions. During this time of 300 years from around 1492-1810 Spanish rule changed Latin America forever. Spanish and Portuguese rule became very oppressive to native cultures, and colonial settlers exploited native people causing problems that exist even today.
Contemporary Latin America:
Regions rich in exports, and resources. Very rich in literature and art, especially since 1959. Still many problems of corruption and political struggles, but a much more democratically presence then ever before in Latin America. A place of deep culture but still very poor in many regions.
MOLAA: is a museum of Latin American art that educates people about Latin American art and culture. They are located in Long Beach, and offer educational tours, summer camps, art exhibitions, docent tours, and festivals are only a few named in the events they host.
They combine art from the past and present by having the MOLAA permanent collection that dates back as far as 1874, it appears that they also do educational tours that speak to the history.
When I am viewing a piece of art I try to read deep into it and try to see the emotion. It also helps to know the history of the artist, sometimes there is emotional things you can learn from them and then see that in their art. I typically look for colors and iconic symbols that might have meaning directly linked to them or the time we are in, and around our lives.
Step #4 MOLLA item and critique
Art by Josa Gurvich
1. What stands out the most for me were the colors, kind of grey and sad to me
2. Why I noticed this in the first place was it reminds me of what I picture in my head as a farm in Mexico or South America. I saw working farmers, but everything seemed grey, dull and sad.
3. The necessity to keep the grounds growing and the people moving seem important, but also the fact that everyone seems to be working toward the same goal and all together.
4. Because to me Latino Cultures are always so unified, always working to help each other and reach one ultimate goal to, to prosper for each other, this picture reminds me of that. But it also reminds me of all the hard work I feel that some Latino people endure while struggling with little rest.
5. Grey contrasted with bits of primary colors is what I noticed
6. The scenery, it all blends and works together.
7. Older culture is what I see from the artist, going back to the roots of the culture and country.
8. Laughter, and Happiness and enjoyment seem to be missing in this composition
9. What I think may have been partially hidden is the pride that comes from having this lifestyle and completing this for their family, not everyone may be able to feel that.
10. Family, life, and prosperity is what I imagine holds meaning in this piece of art.
11. Working together, waiting for the seasons
12. The lack of faces and the seemingly night time, that was weird but interesting to me.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Where is the MOOLAA located?
San Diego
San Francisco
Oceanside
Long Beach ***
Los Angeles
2. What occupation did Florentino first have?
Peddler
Telegraph Operator **
Mule handler
Doctor
Peasant
3. About how long did the Colonial Latin American period last?
100 years
30 years
60 years
500 years
300 years ***
4. In addition to others what cultures what culture was present in Colonial Latin America?
German
Australian
African**
American
Irish
What was Cholera?
a bacterial infection that was an epidemic***
an edible flower
a ship that carried passengers
Hotel with women
Name of Fermina’s aunt
5. Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
A. Fermina’s father
B. A prize winning author***
C. Florentino Ariza’s mother
D. The young student that is with Florentino
E. The Dr. Fermina marries
6. How many years did Florentino pursue Fermina
51 years***
50 years
15 years
55 years
25 years
7. In order to properly critique a piece of art you must?
Buy it and own it
Be able to look into what contrasts within the painting
Understand the piece
Feel the piece personally
Show it to other
8. With in the MOLAA what can you not view?
Art
Live exhibitions, and readings***
Mission and History statement
Info on Educational tours
Programs and Events
9. Spanish Colonial Settlers directed the future of Latin America by?
exploiting the people***
helping indigenous people
working with natives
Allowing them to continue native religious cultures
Helping to alleviate disease and famine
10. How was the sick epidemic symbolic to the movie?
It demonstrated how to help the sick
The physical sickness was compared to the mental love sickness **
The sickness brought Fermina to her husband the dr.
Even high society got sick
It helped to keep population control
Week 1 work from classmates:
3. After marrying, Freire a. Practiced law b. Fed the hungry c. Worked as a militant d. Became an adult educator* e. Taught economics
5. One of the key elements of critical consciousness is:
· to study Greek philosophers
· to learn multiple languages
· to take action against the oppressors*
· to accept the world as it is
· to work and support the family
In addition to law, what else did Paulo Friere study at the University of Recife in 1943?
a. Philosophy*
b. Latin Culture
c. Humanities
d. Foreign Language
e. Speech
2. What language was Pedogogy of the Opressed originally published in? A. Portuguese * B. Spanish C. English D. Italian E. Latin
Freire’s wife Elza died in what year?
A. 1988
B. 1989
C. 1986*
D. 1985
Freire worked in __________ for five years for the Christian Democratic Agrarian reform movement and the food and agricultural organization of the UN.a) Mexicob) Dominican Republicc) Africad) Tahitie) Chile*
. One of the key elements of critical consciousness is:a. To study Greek philosophersb. To learn multiple languagesc. To take action against the oppressors*d. To accept the world as it ise. To work and support the family
5. Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed is primarily focused on oppression existing ina. Latin Americab. education*c. the Catholic Churchd. blue collar jobse. impoverished citites worldwide
10. Pedagogy of the Oppressed was not published in Freire's native Brazil untila. 1973b. 1969c. 1988d. 1974*e. 1997
8. What was not one of Freire's main concepts?
a. Praxis
b. Poisonous Pedagogy
C. Totalitarianism*
d. Hidden curriculum
e. Consciousness raising
Dialogue Structure for Practice:When I researched The MOLAA I found that much of the art and literature was very contemporary.I noticed many students observed the same information about the MOLAA, and that there was’t much information about older art or information, I wonder if other people noticed this as well? It leads me to believe that much of the art may be more contemporary or that the art became more prevalent after the colonial periods? I wonder if the topic we researched would have came up with other results in the native country themselves, such as visiting museums closer to Latin America or in the countries themselves
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Week 1
1. Name:
Kelly
2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn:
I am taking this class for a couple reasons, first because of the requirements I needed this class sounded interesting to me. And second because I have always been interested in latin culture, I attempted to learn Spanish in high school for 3 years, during those classes I had a wonderful teacher that taught us so much about the culture, since then I have been very interested in it. Also I love visiting Mexico and plan to stretch my travels to South America some day, so I would love to learn as much as I can. I want these locations to be more than just a vacationing place for me, I would like to know what it is like to live and breathe the culture. I hope to be bilingual in the future in spanish so I feel that understanding the culture and people is very important in doing so.
3. Briefly, what do you think of when you think:
Santa Rosa? I think it is a small, nice city that is good to raise a family in, but lacks diversity at times.
California? A perfect place to live as far as weather, landscape, and people, but to expensive.
Latin America? Rich in culture, wonderful weather, interesting people, many resources, lots of history.
The Caribbean? Warm climates, beautiful scenery, lots of tourist areas, and a good vacationing destination. Other than that I do not know much about it.
4. Have you created a blog or webpage in the past?
Yes I did for my online English 1A class I took a year ago.
5. Regarding computers, are you on a mac or a pc?
I am using a PC.
6. Do you/can you text on your phone?
Yes absolutely.
Paulo Freire Notes
Where is Paulo Freire from (where was he born?)
Brazil, born 9/19/1921, died 1997 of heart failureWhat was his family, upbringing like?
Grew up in the middle class until his father died in 1934, then moved to a lower class, poor neighborhood, where he was most influenced and began to believe that things weren’t so great in the world, he was 10 at this realizationWhat professions did Paulo Freire have?
Author, professor, Director of Brazil literacy program, Director of cultural ext. of the Recife University, Christian Democratically Ag, special education advisor in Geneva, Minister of Education in Sao Paulo, Supervisor of Workers Party, What political challenges did he face?
Being imprisoned for fighting for literacy amongst the poor field workers, and being thrown into exile.What is his experience with literacy?
He made it his life mission to extend literacy to the poor and underprivileged, felt that Education was lacking and worked to fix it.
Definition of literacy:
Being able to read, write, understand, interpret, communicate, create and computeWhat areas of Latin America did he live in?
Brazil, and Chile
What is the definition of Latin America?
Territories of Mexico, Central and South America, Caribbean, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Brazil and Puerto What languages did he speak?
Spanish, Portuguese, EnglishWhat is his greatest written work? Pedagogy of the OppressedWhat is dialogue:
Informal education, conversations of the teacher and student including mutual respect and understanding
Conscientization:
Popular education and a social concept developed by Paulo Freire, an in depth understanding of the world.
Praxis:
The power and know how to take action against oppression, which leads to social transformation.How does he define privilege and oppression? It seems that he defined privilege as being able to attain education and further be able to fight against oppression.
Does this have anything to do with finances?
It does only because in the beginning without finances you had no privilege but it seems that Freire’s whole life was to change this very a truth and make education a possibility for everyone, hence extending privilege to any person who desire’s a better life through learning.
10 Multiple Questions about Paulo Freire
1. In addition to law what else did Paulo Freire study at the University of Recife in 1943?
Philosophy ***
Latin Culture
Humanities
Foreign Language
Speech
2. When appointed to Director of Dept of Ed. & Culture for the Social Service in 1946 whom did Freire primarily work with?
A. Women
B. Children
C. The poor/illiterate ****
D. Brazilians
E. The Chilean Government
3. Where was Freire offered a visiting professorship?
A. Harvard ***
B. University of Recife
C. Geneva
D. Germany
E. Chile
4. While in exile what three locations did Freire reside?
Chile, Honduras, Germany
Chile, Massachusetts, Geneva ***
Brazil, Massachusetts, Bolivia
Australia, Brazil, Chile
Mexico, Africa, Germany
5. What year was Pedagogy of the Oppressed finally published in Freire’s home Country of Brazil?
A. 1980
B. 1964
C. 1976
D. 1979
E. 1974 ****
6. What country did Freire work as an advisor of education reform, in former Portuguese colonies?
A. Geneva
B. Chile
C. Africa ****
D. Portugal
E. Hungary
7. Which Prize was Freire the first recipient of?
A. Prize for outstanding Christian Educators
B. Noble Peace Prize
C. UNESCO
D. King Baudouin International Development ****
E. Honorary Doctorate, University of Omaha
8. How many years were Freire in Exile?
A. 8
B. 11
C. 15
D. 16 ****
E. 12
9. Freire became a teacher of what subject while still attending high school?
A. Philosophy
B. Portuguese
C. Grammar ***
D. Humanities
E. Sociology
10. What act is Freire most known for?
A. Challenging Brazilian Government
B. Writing several books
C. Teaching at Harvard
D. Teaching 300 farm workers to read in 45 days ****
E. Traveling to Africa
In the movie, My Family, a Latino family faces many struggles through several generations. The Sanchez family dates back to the Great Depression, and fights through oppression and racism throughout the entire movie. Jose Sanchez, the father, desperately tries to instill in his children the importance of family values, and appreciation to the previous struggles. His stories of struggle, heartache, and political oppression on his people ring strong in the film. Although he isn’t able to reach all his children before tragedy take over, in the end he is able to instill that very love and family value he tried so hard from the beginning to make a real truth.
The real truth was simple, after working so hard to bring his family to California for a better life; life was one struggle after another. Jose told stories of his father walking for one year strait to simply reach the place that held all his dreams, a place he thought to be the other side of the world. After making a home there he is faced with the reality that Mexican people are viewed as nothing but hard workers worthy of only labor jobs.
The racial tensions were very high in this movie, it was apparent that Latino people were viewed as filth, and of the lower class, mainly by white America. These views didn’t stop some of the Sanchez family from obtaining the American Dream, the family does yield a lawyer, political movement daughter, a son in the Navy, and a writer. Throughout all this tragedy the Sanchez parents hold this family together, always showing support and love for them all. In many ways the family reacts to oppression and racism, sometimes refusing to fall into the oppression, other times falling victim to it.
In the end, Jimmy the youngest is able to break through and find love in his heart despite all the pain he had seen in the murder of his older brother. He too, is able to learn the importance of family and how sticking together is the only way to concur the oppression of the land they lived.
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