Overview
The questions on this quiz will be based upon the following assigned readings:
Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans
New York Times – Arizona Bans Ethnic Studies
- Practical Considerations of CRT and LatCrit for Latino College Students
- The History Behind the Terms
- Is it Hispanic, Chicana/o, Latina/o, or Latinx
- Keep in mind, when it comes to grading:
- Doing less than the minimum required will result in a poor grade: D to F range
Meeting the minimum required will result in an average grade: C range
Going above the minimum required will result in an above average grade: B range
- Going over and above the minimum required will result in excellent grade: A range
1-inch margins all around
- Include the letter and the questions you are answering at the top of each page
- Answer 1 out of 1 and 2
- Then pick any 3 from 3 to 7
- You will answer a total of 4 questions
- What is Critical Race Theory? What is Latino Critical Theory? In which ways does CRT and LatCrit differ? In which ways are they similar?
- What are the benefits of CRT and LatCrit for Latina/o students and the overall institution of education?
What are the consequences of only being exposed to one version of history? How might presenting the history of only one truth explain White Supremacy?
When thinking of US history, we are often positioned as the "good guys." Why might this be a problem? What might happen as a result of not always positioning the US as the “good guys?”
Utilizing your own words, how do you define Chicana/o, Mexican-American, Latina/o, and Hispanic. How does your understanding of these words differ from the handouts? Why is it important to understand the history and meaning behind these terms?
What are the reasons that Arizona has banned Ethnic Studies courses? Were all Ethnic Studies courses affected? If not, which ones were and why?
- Conduct research (**using credible, academically suitable sources) on the current state of the Ethnic Studies ban in Arizona. Is the ban still in effect? How have circumstances changed since this article was published? What are some of the current efforts to ban Ethnic Studies in other states