Ethnic Studies

January 3, 2017- March 17, 2017

Student Leaders:
Luz Victoria B. Simon Jasso (lsimonjasso2019@hightechhigh.org)
Iza McGawley (imacgawley2019@hightechhigh.org)
Ana De Almeida Amaral (adealmeidaamaral2019@highechhigh.org)
Advisor:
Sara Islas (sislas@hightechhigh.org)

Purpose: In Ethnic Studies we will examine the languages, family

structures, spiritual traditions, economic and social issues, political
aspirations, and values of diverse groups of people. We will celebrate the
cultural diversity of peoples past and present. We will incorporate
discussion, film-viewing, and activities that allow us to learn more about
our identities and the cultures of our country and the world.
7 Principles for the 7 Seas:

Listen
Respect
Reflect
Transform yourself
Keep yourself accountable
Create
Evaluate

Overview of Weekly Schedule:

TH

Film and
Exploration

Discussion and
Building
Understanding

Arte con
Conciencia

Presentation and
Path for Further
Development

Topics Well be Covering:

Session 1

January 3-6

Ethnic Studies Introduction

Session 2

Jan 9-13

Racism in the Making

Session 3

Jan 16-20

Institutionalized Racism: HOW

Session 4

Jan 23-27

Native Americans: Before and After Colonization

Session 5

Jan 30- Feb

3

Solidarity Lessons: Japanese Internment

Session 6

Feb 6- 10

Solidarity Lessons: Mexican American Historia

Session 7

Feb 13-17

Solidarity Lessons: Black Power Movement

Session 8

Feb 20-24

Solidarity Lessons: The LGBTQ Struggle

Session 9

Feb 27- Mar

3

Solidarity Lessons: One Nation Under God

Religion and Diversity

Session
10

Mar 6-10

By Any Means necessary?

Session
11

Mar 13-17

What the Election means for Ethnic Studies