Assignment 5c
MolAA stands for Museum of Latin American Art. Many Latin American artists have their work displayed there. The work that we worked on this semester has opened my eyes about the art. The art to me represents the oppression that the natives felt when they were taken over and had their land and people ravaged by the conquistadores. Many of the pieces show pain and hanging on. Some are somber and make me feel peaceful. It shows the strength that the people have and how they have learned to overcome many of the obstacles that they have faced. It also shows how proud they are of their people and their heritage.
Laura Hernandez’ Man Element Water 1997.
This piece is a modern artist depiction of a man that covers the earth that is shaped like a fish. It looks like the man is the water and is holding on to dear life to the fish. It could represent the way Latin Americans felt about the conquistadores. The natives are the man clinging on to the fish who has come into their lives. The fish needs the man as does the man needs the fish to survive. They are now intertwined and there is no going back. Many of the natives’ children are of both European and native decent and they must learn to live together as one. Their history and culture has changed and this is how they must survive together. I think this connects to my study of humanities because it shows how even though the people were oppressed they have come to depend on each other and now cannot live without each other. They are now seen as one and have overcome their differences from the past.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUaZHgJElTQ&feature=related
I came across this piece when we were looking at Molaa on you tube. It is a great piece made of paper mache with oil paints. It is a large piece that can be found in the first 60 seconds of the link above. It is a very bright and colorful piece. I think you can see texture. It is shaped like a large fish. It is mostly blue and green. The man is green and represents the water element. The mouth of the fish is tan or brown represents the land of the earth. I believe that I see the moon on the back end of the fish as well. It is an excellent piece. The lines are flowing like water and it seems to be fluid. It also has a smaller fish that portrays the head of the sea man.
As I stated earlier this work of art represents both cultures interwined with one another despite the history and how it happened. Many of the natives and Europeans have come together to both accept and depend on each other. Their new world children share the same history and culture and despite their oppression have learned to love each other.
I chose this piece because it was one of the first pieces that caught my eye in the video. I think it is a great piece with many different elements to it. I have never seen anything like it before. This piece makes me feel relaxed the colors are calm and peaceful. The blue and green make it serene and the fish is a kind looking fish that holds onto the water man with a fish head.
My question to the artist would be; what made you want to create this piece? What is the significance in the man and the fish head? I wonder if I am close in my observation of this piece as far as its meaning. I know that this piece was made in 1997 and is a modern piece but does this relate to the history of Latin Americans or is it more of a personal piece?
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Assignment 5B
Assignment 5B
The piece of art that I chose was a drawing of Hidalgo by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852 to 1913). This drawing shows the face of hidalgo and around his face are the words that Hidalgo yelled when he rang the bell to call on all Mexicans to free Mexico from Spanish rule. It looks like this may have been a newspaper cover or just a poster. It is made on paper and since Posada did have access to a printer he may have printed many copies of this. Here is a link:
http://www.artslant.com/sf/works/show/32984
There is a much better picture here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Miguel_Hidalgo_y_Costilla.jpg
I found this picture when I was researching Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. He is known as the father of Mexican independence because he was the priest who rang the bell in Dolores, Mexico to yell “ Mexicanos Viva Mexico!” This cry was to convince all of the Mestizos, (native born Mexicans) to fight to liberate their country from Spain.
I think that this piece is relevant to my study of humanities because it shows the emotions of the people in the words that frame Hidalgo’s face. Everyone deserves to be free of oppression and this is the first man that stood up for the rights of all Mexican’s whether native born or Spanish born. He helped spark a passion that brought people together for a common cause. He was a leader in the church and now of his country.
What I can see in the piece is the picture of Hidalgo and the words of his famous quote surrounding his face. It looks like it is black ink only on paper. It looks like this was made to honor Hidalgo and Mexican independence. It mentions the year of 1810 and states that the title is “ a page of glory”. It is obviously meant to honor the late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. It is wonderful to see that Posada would honor Hidalgo in this manner. It is great to see his picture prominently displayed and looking so strong. It looks like a painting that would have come from that era that was copied and put into print maybe. I noticed that many famous King and Queens had portraits of themselves and this reminds me of that. He is royalty in the eyes of many Mexicans and he should be honored in this way.
I chose this piece because I wanted something from that era that shows how much people from Hidalgo’s time or near his time felt about him. It is clear that they honored him and what he accomplished even though he never lived to see his dream become a reality. This painting makes me feel that anyone can do anything. If you believe something in your heart you can make a difference even though Hidalgo never saw his hopes become real He still made a huge impact on the war of independence. This picture feels strong and proud to me. I love the history behind it. I have enjoyed learning about Hidalgo’s history. If I could ask Posada anything it would be how he personally felt when he was working on this piece. I also want to know why he chose only black. I know that he had a print shop at one point in time and maybe it was convenience. See link below:
http://www.hawaii.edu/artgallery/posada.html
The piece of art that I chose was a drawing of Hidalgo by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852 to 1913). This drawing shows the face of hidalgo and around his face are the words that Hidalgo yelled when he rang the bell to call on all Mexicans to free Mexico from Spanish rule. It looks like this may have been a newspaper cover or just a poster. It is made on paper and since Posada did have access to a printer he may have printed many copies of this. Here is a link:
http://www.artslant.com/sf/works/show/32984
There is a much better picture here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Miguel_Hidalgo_y_Costilla.jpg
I found this picture when I was researching Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. He is known as the father of Mexican independence because he was the priest who rang the bell in Dolores, Mexico to yell “ Mexicanos Viva Mexico!” This cry was to convince all of the Mestizos, (native born Mexicans) to fight to liberate their country from Spain.
I think that this piece is relevant to my study of humanities because it shows the emotions of the people in the words that frame Hidalgo’s face. Everyone deserves to be free of oppression and this is the first man that stood up for the rights of all Mexican’s whether native born or Spanish born. He helped spark a passion that brought people together for a common cause. He was a leader in the church and now of his country.
What I can see in the piece is the picture of Hidalgo and the words of his famous quote surrounding his face. It looks like it is black ink only on paper. It looks like this was made to honor Hidalgo and Mexican independence. It mentions the year of 1810 and states that the title is “ a page of glory”. It is obviously meant to honor the late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. It is wonderful to see that Posada would honor Hidalgo in this manner. It is great to see his picture prominently displayed and looking so strong. It looks like a painting that would have come from that era that was copied and put into print maybe. I noticed that many famous King and Queens had portraits of themselves and this reminds me of that. He is royalty in the eyes of many Mexicans and he should be honored in this way.
I chose this piece because I wanted something from that era that shows how much people from Hidalgo’s time or near his time felt about him. It is clear that they honored him and what he accomplished even though he never lived to see his dream become a reality. This painting makes me feel that anyone can do anything. If you believe something in your heart you can make a difference even though Hidalgo never saw his hopes become real He still made a huge impact on the war of independence. This picture feels strong and proud to me. I love the history behind it. I have enjoyed learning about Hidalgo’s history. If I could ask Posada anything it would be how he personally felt when he was working on this piece. I also want to know why he chose only black. I know that he had a print shop at one point in time and maybe it was convenience. See link below:
http://www.hawaii.edu/artgallery/posada.html
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Assignment 5A
Assignment 5A
The Latin American Independence is the period of time that the Penisulares(European born) and the creoles( Europeans that were born in the New World) struggled to take financial control of their regions. This means that they were trying to govern themselves and wanted financial and political freedom from their colonizers. This was a long struggle that would see areas that were won back and forth from each side. This signifies how the natives helped to fight for the return of their country and how the creoles who no longer wanted the European control of their colonies. This was the beginning of a new era for Latin America that would take them on a rollorcoaster ride that would be a significant part of their culture.
http://science.jrank.org/pages/8295/Anticolonialism-in-Latin-America-Independence.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_War_of_Independence
The person I chose to write about was Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. I was always curious about him and wondered what his significance was to Mexico's history not to mention the famous quote" Mexicanos, Viva Mexico!" I have heard this many times and never knew its meaning until now.
For many years the creoles(Spaniards born in New World) were dissatisfied with the fact that they were considered a lower class and had less rights than their Spanish born neighbors. They felt that because their blood was pure that they should have the same privilege's than the Gachopines( Spaniards born in Spain). At first, they had not considered to ask the native born Mexican Indians to join in their struggle but eventually they did.
In 1808, the decision of Napoleon to remove King Ferdinand VII of Spain with his brother Joseph Bonaparte gave the creoles the chance that they were looking for. Many people did not know how to feel about this and secret meetings took place by different groups who were not sure what they should do. The Gachopines who were loyal now to Joseph Bonaparte were faced with many who declared their allegiance to King Ferdinand VII.
On September 16, 1810, a priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell as he did every night to call the Mestizos ( Native Indians) to mass in Dolores, Mexico. But on this night he did not call for a usual mass. Tonight he was yelling at them "Mexicanos Viva Mexico!" This famous cry was to urge the natives and creoles "Mexican born Spaniards" to come together and fight against the gachopines (Spanish born colonizers). He tried to convince the creoles who were trying to fight the gachopines on their own for control of the area. The Gachopines were given higher class rights than the creoles because they were born in Spain. This struggle allowed many of the creoles to make the decision to join with the natives and fight against the Spanish. Hidalgo was joined by Ignacio Allende also a creole and a military officer that helped Hidalgo conquer many colonies.
Eventually, he was defeated and on July 11, 1811 was shot by firing squad. Before he was tried for treason he thanked his jailers for their humane treatment of him and was sorry for all of the bloodshed but, stood his ground that Mexico needed its independence. He was decapitated and his head was displayed so that other Mexicans could see and be intimidated. Even though he was captured Hidalgo is considered the Father of Mexican Independence.
http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/kids/history/html/independ/biohidalgo.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Hidalgo_y_Costilla
The sources I chose are highlighted websites. I think that they are credible because I cross referenced them with each other and they all seem to conquer.
The Latin American Independence is the period of time that the Penisulares(European born) and the creoles( Europeans that were born in the New World) struggled to take financial control of their regions. This means that they were trying to govern themselves and wanted financial and political freedom from their colonizers. This was a long struggle that would see areas that were won back and forth from each side. This signifies how the natives helped to fight for the return of their country and how the creoles who no longer wanted the European control of their colonies. This was the beginning of a new era for Latin America that would take them on a rollorcoaster ride that would be a significant part of their culture.
http://science.jrank.org/pages/8295/Anticolonialism-in-Latin-America-Independence.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_War_of_Independence
The person I chose to write about was Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. I was always curious about him and wondered what his significance was to Mexico's history not to mention the famous quote" Mexicanos, Viva Mexico!" I have heard this many times and never knew its meaning until now.
For many years the creoles(Spaniards born in New World) were dissatisfied with the fact that they were considered a lower class and had less rights than their Spanish born neighbors. They felt that because their blood was pure that they should have the same privilege's than the Gachopines( Spaniards born in Spain). At first, they had not considered to ask the native born Mexican Indians to join in their struggle but eventually they did.
In 1808, the decision of Napoleon to remove King Ferdinand VII of Spain with his brother Joseph Bonaparte gave the creoles the chance that they were looking for. Many people did not know how to feel about this and secret meetings took place by different groups who were not sure what they should do. The Gachopines who were loyal now to Joseph Bonaparte were faced with many who declared their allegiance to King Ferdinand VII.
On September 16, 1810, a priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell as he did every night to call the Mestizos ( Native Indians) to mass in Dolores, Mexico. But on this night he did not call for a usual mass. Tonight he was yelling at them "Mexicanos Viva Mexico!" This famous cry was to urge the natives and creoles "Mexican born Spaniards" to come together and fight against the gachopines (Spanish born colonizers). He tried to convince the creoles who were trying to fight the gachopines on their own for control of the area. The Gachopines were given higher class rights than the creoles because they were born in Spain. This struggle allowed many of the creoles to make the decision to join with the natives and fight against the Spanish. Hidalgo was joined by Ignacio Allende also a creole and a military officer that helped Hidalgo conquer many colonies.
Eventually, he was defeated and on July 11, 1811 was shot by firing squad. Before he was tried for treason he thanked his jailers for their humane treatment of him and was sorry for all of the bloodshed but, stood his ground that Mexico needed its independence. He was decapitated and his head was displayed so that other Mexicans could see and be intimidated. Even though he was captured Hidalgo is considered the Father of Mexican Independence.
http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/kids/history/html/independ/biohidalgo.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Hidalgo_y_Costilla
The sources I chose are highlighted websites. I think that they are credible because I cross referenced them with each other and they all seem to conquer.
Assignment 4C
Culture is defined as a the way of life for a group of people. There thoughts, religion, food, beliefs, and traditions that they follow. It can also be the things that people do together as a society or large group. It is mostly a collection of the same thoughts that people as a whole hand down to the generations below them. It is a way for a group or society to define themselves as a people. This is what makes them unique from other cultures that differ from them.
http://www.tamu.edu/classes/cosc/choudhury/culture.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture
Melanie Hall wrote about the Inca civilization. I thought it was interesting that in the video it showed one of the archaeological finds of one of the most wealthiest leaders in Latin history. I thought it was interesting to see that they even buried a dog near him. It is funny how many worlds apart we seem to be but, how similar we still are. I learned that the Inca's had also had many of their artifacts and significant items burned by the Spanish when they were being colonized. It is interesting how they also believed in polygamy the same as the Mormons,(some still do). Paolo Freire's beliefs that we can learn from each other is one way that we are applying his teachings in our class. We all chose different subjects to learn about and now we are studying from each others observations and coming up with our own conclusions.We are learning about how Latin American history started and how many of its civilizations ended.
For Project 4a I chose the work by Joleen Beaton Forwood. I thought she wrote an in depth look at Junipero Serra. He was born in Spain and was sent to New Mexico (now Mexico) to start converting the natives to Christianity. I thought it was interesting that when he gave sermons that he resorted to self mutilation and would put lit torches on his chest, pound his chest with a stone or whip his back. That sounds crazy. That would be quite a site to see. Junipero Serra also apparently ended up leaving Mexico for California after setting up 9 missions in Mexico. He was responsible for helping to set up 21 Missions in California. That is quite a feat. It is interesting how he has melded the history of Mexico and California through his teachings and his life's work. I think that Freire would see that although Junipero Serra had a strange way of teaching he did try to educate the masses and lived his life trying to do the right thing as he saw it. He believed in Christianity and felt that others needed to be saved by God. He spent much of his life dedicated to that belief. Right or wrong he was a teacher and did help to educate many.
http://www.tamu.edu/classes/cosc/choudhury/culture.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture
Melanie Hall wrote about the Inca civilization. I thought it was interesting that in the video it showed one of the archaeological finds of one of the most wealthiest leaders in Latin history. I thought it was interesting to see that they even buried a dog near him. It is funny how many worlds apart we seem to be but, how similar we still are. I learned that the Inca's had also had many of their artifacts and significant items burned by the Spanish when they were being colonized. It is interesting how they also believed in polygamy the same as the Mormons,(some still do). Paolo Freire's beliefs that we can learn from each other is one way that we are applying his teachings in our class. We all chose different subjects to learn about and now we are studying from each others observations and coming up with our own conclusions.We are learning about how Latin American history started and how many of its civilizations ended.
For Project 4a I chose the work by Joleen Beaton Forwood. I thought she wrote an in depth look at Junipero Serra. He was born in Spain and was sent to New Mexico (now Mexico) to start converting the natives to Christianity. I thought it was interesting that when he gave sermons that he resorted to self mutilation and would put lit torches on his chest, pound his chest with a stone or whip his back. That sounds crazy. That would be quite a site to see. Junipero Serra also apparently ended up leaving Mexico for California after setting up 9 missions in Mexico. He was responsible for helping to set up 21 Missions in California. That is quite a feat. It is interesting how he has melded the history of Mexico and California through his teachings and his life's work. I think that Freire would see that although Junipero Serra had a strange way of teaching he did try to educate the masses and lived his life trying to do the right thing as he saw it. He believed in Christianity and felt that others needed to be saved by God. He spent much of his life dedicated to that belief. Right or wrong he was a teacher and did help to educate many.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Assignment 4B
The work of art that I chose is the "Baile de Conquista" It is a painting by Matias Gonzalez Chavajay.http://www.artemaya.com/collection/matias006.htm
Observation:
This painting is on canvas made with oil paints. It is the dance of the conquest in english. It is a picture of men with what might be masks and they are dancing with a woman also wearing a mask. There are natives in the background and they are standing in front of a church. There are many bright colors that remind me of latin art. It has beautiful mountains in the background and a tree in front of the church. The woman in the picture is supposed to be La melinche.http://www.artemaya.com/collection/matias006.htm
Interpretation:
I think that this is the depiction of how the later generation of mexicans see and feel towards La melinche.
I think it shows how the natives are all ignoring the indian princess and the conquistadores. I think that this may represent how the mexicans dismiss la melinche as someone that they do not respect because according to the article they are ignoring her and the other dancers. Does this mean that they want to forget her or that they want to ignore what has happened? Maybe this is a silent rebellion because they do not believe that she helped them avoid further blood shed. I think that if she had not intervened and helped Cortes negotiate with the neighboring tribes to help bring down the Aztecs, that there really would be more blood shed. On the other hand, had Cortes not been able to communicate he might have not been able to win the fight. He was outnumbered and the city of Tenochtitlan was larger than any the spaniards had ever seen before, with a population of over 100,000. This is one of those questions that may never be answered.
Judgement:
I chose this art because its confusion matches the story behind it. Was la melinche a hero or traitor? If she was a traitor did she really have a choice in the matter? She was a slave after all. Many people at that time were forced to live as slaves for others so, this may have been her only chance at survival. This picture could be seen as a celebration as well. It is not clear if the natives are mad at the dancers or happy to see them. They seem to be looking away rather than dealing with their presence. It is hard to see if the dancers are welcomed or not. I think that this confliction is what many Mexicans feel today. Conflicted about the colonization of their country.
Questioning:
Why were the dancers wearing black outfits. Is this color significant in some way?I know that they represent the colonizers but I wonder if the black outfits represent evil maybe?
Observation:
This painting is on canvas made with oil paints. It is the dance of the conquest in english. It is a picture of men with what might be masks and they are dancing with a woman also wearing a mask. There are natives in the background and they are standing in front of a church. There are many bright colors that remind me of latin art. It has beautiful mountains in the background and a tree in front of the church. The woman in the picture is supposed to be La melinche.http://www.artemaya.com/collection/matias006.htm
Interpretation:
I think that this is the depiction of how the later generation of mexicans see and feel towards La melinche.
I think it shows how the natives are all ignoring the indian princess and the conquistadores. I think that this may represent how the mexicans dismiss la melinche as someone that they do not respect because according to the article they are ignoring her and the other dancers. Does this mean that they want to forget her or that they want to ignore what has happened? Maybe this is a silent rebellion because they do not believe that she helped them avoid further blood shed. I think that if she had not intervened and helped Cortes negotiate with the neighboring tribes to help bring down the Aztecs, that there really would be more blood shed. On the other hand, had Cortes not been able to communicate he might have not been able to win the fight. He was outnumbered and the city of Tenochtitlan was larger than any the spaniards had ever seen before, with a population of over 100,000. This is one of those questions that may never be answered.
Judgement:
I chose this art because its confusion matches the story behind it. Was la melinche a hero or traitor? If she was a traitor did she really have a choice in the matter? She was a slave after all. Many people at that time were forced to live as slaves for others so, this may have been her only chance at survival. This picture could be seen as a celebration as well. It is not clear if the natives are mad at the dancers or happy to see them. They seem to be looking away rather than dealing with their presence. It is hard to see if the dancers are welcomed or not. I think that this confliction is what many Mexicans feel today. Conflicted about the colonization of their country.
Questioning:
Why were the dancers wearing black outfits. Is this color significant in some way?I know that they represent the colonizers but I wonder if the black outfits represent evil maybe?
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Assignment 4A
Assignment 4A
Colonial conquests means the act or process of conquering and or colonization of a land or region. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/conquests&fromAsk=true
The colonial period of Latin America was between 1492-1810. During this era The Spanish and Portuguese came to latin america to rid the area of pagen religion and spread christianity to all "hethans". They instead used religion to exploit the indigenous people and destroy all parts of their native culture. Of the 19 million people that were inhabitants only 2 million natives survived the colonization of their lands. The rest were completely wiped out mostly by the diseases that the Conquistadors carried with them on the boats. Unfortunately, the native codices,( form of books written on bark) were destroyed which makes it difficult to learn about the history of latin american countries. Not only that but, the native history was rewritten and made the earlier native leaders seem evil so that the Spaniards looked like heros who came to save the natives from themselves.
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/coloniallatinamerica/p/colonialera.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124324682@N01/464174882/
Dona Marina also known as Melinche was the daughter of a noble Aztec family. When she was young her father died and her mother remarried and had a son with her stepfather. They wanted their son to be the next Chief and they gave up Marina to some passersby as a slave. Already as a young girl she had endured the death of her father and the rejection of her mother.
In 1519, Dona Marina was one of 20 slaves offered as a gift to Cortes by a Mayan Lord. When Cortes learned that she was fluent in Nauhtl and Maya he quickly made her a part of his translating team. At first she helped one of Cortes' translators A priest named Jeronimo de Aguilar Who was fluent in Spanish and Maya. She would translate Nahuatl to Mayan and the priest would translate to Spanish. After a while Dona Marina was able to learn to speak Spanish and therefore no longer needed the priest to translate for her.She became Cortes' cheif translator. She was able to use her communication skills to bring down the Aztecs peacefully. It has been said that if Cortes had not been able to comunicate with the Aztecs then he would have resorted to pure violence and the complete annialation of the Aztecs as he had done before when he wanted to colonize an area. This issue is still controversial and many have different views. On the other hand some may say that becasue of her communication skills she used them to trick the Aztecs and was the cause of the empire collapse. http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/history/malinche.html
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html
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She became Hernan Cortes's mistress and intrepreter during the colonization of Mexico. She could aways be seen by his side and Cortes was offered many slaves that he could easily have taken but he would only stay with her. She was as loyal to him as he was to her. The Indians called her La Malinche which meant "captian's woman". They knew that the words that she spoke ,were directly of Cortes' and not of her. She was able to negotiate with the neighboring tribes who were oppressed by the Aztec Indians and Cortes offered them freedom from the sacrificies and demands of the Aztecs. She ended up bearing one of his children. This child is said to be one of the very first Mexicans. In fact Dona Marina has been given credit for starting the Mexican race( Indian and Spanish children). Many wonder if she was a traitor or a victim of circumstance. I felt that she had no choice in the matter I don't think they really cared what she thought they just used her skills to bring down the natives. http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/history/malinche.html
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQU4CXqrbDs&feature=related
In the end she was able to make peace with her mother and half brother who had come to visit her. She forgave them and sent them home with gifts of jewels and clothes. This was documented by Bernal Diaz who is one of few who was eye witness to what happened during the conquest of Mexico.
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html
I chose this topic because I thought it was interesting. I have never heard of Dona Marina before and found the subject interesting to read about. I believe that she was a hero and helped to save the lives of many Indians. I think she was meant for greatness and in that time period it was hard for Women to be as brave as she was. I enjoyed learning about Dona Marina and her accomplishments.
The sources I used are in bold Italic and I believe that these are credible because they also cite their sources and had similiar facts even though they are not from the same person. They cite actual writings and letters that still exist or are some of few artifacts left from that era.
Colonial conquests means the act or process of conquering and or colonization of a land or region. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/conquests&fromAsk=true
The colonial period of Latin America was between 1492-1810. During this era The Spanish and Portuguese came to latin america to rid the area of pagen religion and spread christianity to all "hethans". They instead used religion to exploit the indigenous people and destroy all parts of their native culture. Of the 19 million people that were inhabitants only 2 million natives survived the colonization of their lands. The rest were completely wiped out mostly by the diseases that the Conquistadors carried with them on the boats. Unfortunately, the native codices,( form of books written on bark) were destroyed which makes it difficult to learn about the history of latin american countries. Not only that but, the native history was rewritten and made the earlier native leaders seem evil so that the Spaniards looked like heros who came to save the natives from themselves.
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/coloniallatinamerica/p/colonialera.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124324682@N01/464174882/
Dona Marina also known as Melinche was the daughter of a noble Aztec family. When she was young her father died and her mother remarried and had a son with her stepfather. They wanted their son to be the next Chief and they gave up Marina to some passersby as a slave. Already as a young girl she had endured the death of her father and the rejection of her mother.
In 1519, Dona Marina was one of 20 slaves offered as a gift to Cortes by a Mayan Lord. When Cortes learned that she was fluent in Nauhtl and Maya he quickly made her a part of his translating team. At first she helped one of Cortes' translators A priest named Jeronimo de Aguilar Who was fluent in Spanish and Maya. She would translate Nahuatl to Mayan and the priest would translate to Spanish. After a while Dona Marina was able to learn to speak Spanish and therefore no longer needed the priest to translate for her.She became Cortes' cheif translator. She was able to use her communication skills to bring down the Aztecs peacefully. It has been said that if Cortes had not been able to comunicate with the Aztecs then he would have resorted to pure violence and the complete annialation of the Aztecs as he had done before when he wanted to colonize an area. This issue is still controversial and many have different views. On the other hand some may say that becasue of her communication skills she used them to trick the Aztecs and was the cause of the empire collapse. http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/history/malinche.html
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html
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She became Hernan Cortes's mistress and intrepreter during the colonization of Mexico. She could aways be seen by his side and Cortes was offered many slaves that he could easily have taken but he would only stay with her. She was as loyal to him as he was to her. The Indians called her La Malinche which meant "captian's woman". They knew that the words that she spoke ,were directly of Cortes' and not of her. She was able to negotiate with the neighboring tribes who were oppressed by the Aztec Indians and Cortes offered them freedom from the sacrificies and demands of the Aztecs. She ended up bearing one of his children. This child is said to be one of the very first Mexicans. In fact Dona Marina has been given credit for starting the Mexican race( Indian and Spanish children). Many wonder if she was a traitor or a victim of circumstance. I felt that she had no choice in the matter I don't think they really cared what she thought they just used her skills to bring down the natives. http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/history/malinche.html
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQU4CXqrbDs&feature=related
In the end she was able to make peace with her mother and half brother who had come to visit her. She forgave them and sent them home with gifts of jewels and clothes. This was documented by Bernal Diaz who is one of few who was eye witness to what happened during the conquest of Mexico.
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slmalinche.html
I chose this topic because I thought it was interesting. I have never heard of Dona Marina before and found the subject interesting to read about. I believe that she was a hero and helped to save the lives of many Indians. I think she was meant for greatness and in that time period it was hard for Women to be as brave as she was. I enjoyed learning about Dona Marina and her accomplishments.
The sources I used are in bold Italic and I believe that these are credible because they also cite their sources and had similiar facts even though they are not from the same person. They cite actual writings and letters that still exist or are some of few artifacts left from that era.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Assignment 3C
Matthew MDonald wrote about how Paulo Freire was able to teach 300 sugar cane workers who otherwise would have been cast aside by society, to read and write. If Paulo did nothing else than this it would have been a major accomplishment and gift to mankind. These poor workers were left to live a hard life with no way to improve themselves. This freedom that Paulo gave them was something they would never forget and nor will their children. Paulo made it possible for those workers to be able to vote and change the government so that they could change the laws. That would then allow their kids to be able to rise above the oppression that they were born into. In Brazil, they only allowed you to vote if you were literate. So how could you learn to read and write if you were never given the chance? They would now be able to teach their own children how to read and write which would mean that their children would not have to be sugarcane workers unless they wanted to.They could choose to have better paying jobs and would be able to help their own children have a better life as well.
I think that education is the key to having a better life. I agree with Paulo in that when people are taught to read and write they can improve themselves and help themselves out of the oppression that has plagued them for so many years. Once they were able to vote they were able to change their lives and vote for a government that had their concerns in mind because the government is supposed to work for the people. The people who vote decide who the government shall be. If they vote for someone who will have their needs and wants in mind then it will make their lives that much better. It reminds me of what is happening in Africa where the government clearly does not have their people's interests in mind. They stay in power by keeping the people poor and uneducated.
Natty Bingi Rawker wrote about how Paulo Freire was against the banking system of education. I think that Paulo wanted students to feel that they could voice their own opinions and not feel that only the teacher had all the right answers. In his theory he felt that both students and teachers could have an opinion about a subject and could learn from each other. This conversation between educator and student would benefit both the student and the teacher because they were learning from each other. It is interesting to me that when I ask my own daughter what she thinks or feels about something she has a very unique insight that is unadulterated. Even though she is only eight I take her opinions seriously and feel that I learn something from them. If nothing more than how she percieves things in this world. So this would be an example of how I ( the teacher) would have a dialogue with my daughter (the student) and we could both learn from each other instead of me just telling her what the facts were and what she should believe.
I think that our class is an example of how Paulo would consider students and teachers to communicate and educate themselves. The way that we are learning in this class is an example of how Paulo Freire recommended using dialogue to learn. Each and every one of us are drawing our own conclusions about who Paulo Freire was and what he has done for society to make this world a better place. We are also learning about latin history and latin art. We each research on our own to find our own facts and then interpret them in our own words on our blogs. We then read each others comments and draw our own conclusions and or learn something new that we ourselves had not seen in our own research. Ms. Guerrini is simply the guide and steers us towards the subject. We are left to our own devices and are teaching ourselves in the process.
I think that education is the key to having a better life. I agree with Paulo in that when people are taught to read and write they can improve themselves and help themselves out of the oppression that has plagued them for so many years. Once they were able to vote they were able to change their lives and vote for a government that had their concerns in mind because the government is supposed to work for the people. The people who vote decide who the government shall be. If they vote for someone who will have their needs and wants in mind then it will make their lives that much better. It reminds me of what is happening in Africa where the government clearly does not have their people's interests in mind. They stay in power by keeping the people poor and uneducated.
Natty Bingi Rawker wrote about how Paulo Freire was against the banking system of education. I think that Paulo wanted students to feel that they could voice their own opinions and not feel that only the teacher had all the right answers. In his theory he felt that both students and teachers could have an opinion about a subject and could learn from each other. This conversation between educator and student would benefit both the student and the teacher because they were learning from each other. It is interesting to me that when I ask my own daughter what she thinks or feels about something she has a very unique insight that is unadulterated. Even though she is only eight I take her opinions seriously and feel that I learn something from them. If nothing more than how she percieves things in this world. So this would be an example of how I ( the teacher) would have a dialogue with my daughter (the student) and we could both learn from each other instead of me just telling her what the facts were and what she should believe.
I think that our class is an example of how Paulo would consider students and teachers to communicate and educate themselves. The way that we are learning in this class is an example of how Paulo Freire recommended using dialogue to learn. Each and every one of us are drawing our own conclusions about who Paulo Freire was and what he has done for society to make this world a better place. We are also learning about latin history and latin art. We each research on our own to find our own facts and then interpret them in our own words on our blogs. We then read each others comments and draw our own conclusions and or learn something new that we ourselves had not seen in our own research. Ms. Guerrini is simply the guide and steers us towards the subject. We are left to our own devices and are teaching ourselves in the process.
Monday, September 29, 2008
assignment 2C Art Answers
Assignment 2C
Mark Decaminada wrote:
What site previously occupied the MoLAA's current website? http://www.molaa.com/n_about_mission_history.html
Answer #1- The Molaa site was used most previously by the Hippodrome, a skating rink.
Who founded the museum and when? http://www.molaa.com/n_about_mission_history.html
Answer #2- Dr. Robert Gumbiner was the founder of the Museum of Latin American Art.
What day is admission free and how many days a week is the museum open? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5geLH1Q9A
Answer #3 -You can visit the museum for free on Fridays and they are open every day of the week except on Mondays.
Found on : http://mpdecam.blogspot.com/2008/09/assignment-2b.html.
Margaret Dunham wrote:
1. Where is the museum?
http://www.molaa.com/n_about_museumhours_directions.html
Answer #1- The museum is located in Long Beach, California.
2. What is the difference between what the realist and the artist sees?
Answer #2- The realist sees struggle and the artist seas beauty. Good Question.
Found on: http://joydunhamintdis4.blogspot.com/2008/09/assignment-2b-art.html
Mark Decaminada wrote:
What site previously occupied the MoLAA's current website? http://www.molaa.com/n_about_mission_history.html
Answer #1- The Molaa site was used most previously by the Hippodrome, a skating rink.
Who founded the museum and when? http://www.molaa.com/n_about_mission_history.html
Answer #2- Dr. Robert Gumbiner was the founder of the Museum of Latin American Art.
What day is admission free and how many days a week is the museum open? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5geLH1Q9A
Answer #3 -You can visit the museum for free on Fridays and they are open every day of the week except on Mondays.
Found on : http://mpdecam.blogspot.com/2008/09/assignment-2b.html.
Margaret Dunham wrote:
1. Where is the museum?
http://www.molaa.com/n_about_museumhours_directions.html
Answer #1- The museum is located in Long Beach, California.
2. What is the difference between what the realist and the artist sees?
Answer #2- The realist sees struggle and the artist seas beauty. Good Question.
Found on: http://joydunhamintdis4.blogspot.com/2008/09/assignment-2b-art.html
Assignment 2B Art
Assignment 2B Art
1. MolAA stands for Museum of Latin American Art
2. The first video clip is an introduction to the museum of Latin American Art. It tells you who what where when and how the Museum works. It talks about how it is a groundbreaking exhibition that is not available anywhere else in the United States and how they want to create a place that is nationally and internationally recognized as the museum of modern Latin art. They differ from other museums because they present the art in a way makes everyone feel welcome. They have music, classes, and sculptures that can be seen. They do not make you feel that you have to be quiet they show children laughing and having a good time.
The second clip showed the actual artists’ works and they showed the artists’ names. Some of the art was a bit blurry but I was pleased to see that they had female artists displayed as well as male artists. One of my favorite paintings was one that showed a man that was being pushed under water by a hand. It was a three part painting showing his head slowly being pushed under the water. I thought it showed a lot of emotion and a feeling of being suppressed in life. It was by Raul Cordero he calls it Suenos en Blanco y Negro del Artista Emergente. Translation: Black and White Dreams of the Emerging Artist. Also, I noticed that this clip had some great music to go along with it. It was very fitting Latin music that made the video more interesting.
The third clip was unavailable and therefore I cannot comment on it.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HMU/is_/ai_n15753138 is the bnet business network. This link had information about molaa’s 15,000 sq.ft. sculpture garden. The garden has over a dozen different sculptures from different Latin American countries. The garden is used for dance, theatre and music performances. It is an article from 2005 but still gives significant information about the museum.
I did however, visit the molaa website and looked at some of their past collections and descriptions. I know nothing about art but enjoyed looking at some of the art that was displayed. They have information on current and past collections. They are having their annual auction in October. I also learned that people may reserve the museum for banquets or weddings. I thought that was a little different. I have never heard of a museum hosting a wedding before. I also learned that the location where the museum is located used to be a very large skating rink.
3. I learned that there are many Latin American artists out there. I had no idea how many artists there were. It was fun to watch the videos and I liked the music that went with the art. It was fitting. I also learned that molaa has a family friendly atmosphere and they encourage people to have a good time. I think that being quiet is overated unless I am doing homework. I like the fact that I can bring my kids to this museum and not have to worry about them being to loud and being shushed at. I want to visit this museum next time I visit my parents in Long Beach.
4. Questions.
What was the name the sculpture and artist if you can see it that created a large green sculpture that resembles a pair? (Clip #2)
What was the name of the Museum Director? (clip 1)
What is the name of the founder of the Museum of Latin American Art? (molaa website)
5. Three things I learned.
I learned that the museum is unlike other museums in that it only houses art from Latin American artists. Most museums carry different artists albeit not usually modern Latin artists. The museum was founded November 1996. It is located in Long Beach, California. The museum will be having a silent Auction November 18-19, 2008. You can make donations to the museum and help support it.
1. MolAA stands for Museum of Latin American Art
2. The first video clip is an introduction to the museum of Latin American Art. It tells you who what where when and how the Museum works. It talks about how it is a groundbreaking exhibition that is not available anywhere else in the United States and how they want to create a place that is nationally and internationally recognized as the museum of modern Latin art. They differ from other museums because they present the art in a way makes everyone feel welcome. They have music, classes, and sculptures that can be seen. They do not make you feel that you have to be quiet they show children laughing and having a good time.
The second clip showed the actual artists’ works and they showed the artists’ names. Some of the art was a bit blurry but I was pleased to see that they had female artists displayed as well as male artists. One of my favorite paintings was one that showed a man that was being pushed under water by a hand. It was a three part painting showing his head slowly being pushed under the water. I thought it showed a lot of emotion and a feeling of being suppressed in life. It was by Raul Cordero he calls it Suenos en Blanco y Negro del Artista Emergente. Translation: Black and White Dreams of the Emerging Artist. Also, I noticed that this clip had some great music to go along with it. It was very fitting Latin music that made the video more interesting.
The third clip was unavailable and therefore I cannot comment on it.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HMU/is_/ai_n15753138 is the bnet business network. This link had information about molaa’s 15,000 sq.ft. sculpture garden. The garden has over a dozen different sculptures from different Latin American countries. The garden is used for dance, theatre and music performances. It is an article from 2005 but still gives significant information about the museum.
I did however, visit the molaa website and looked at some of their past collections and descriptions. I know nothing about art but enjoyed looking at some of the art that was displayed. They have information on current and past collections. They are having their annual auction in October. I also learned that people may reserve the museum for banquets or weddings. I thought that was a little different. I have never heard of a museum hosting a wedding before. I also learned that the location where the museum is located used to be a very large skating rink.
3. I learned that there are many Latin American artists out there. I had no idea how many artists there were. It was fun to watch the videos and I liked the music that went with the art. It was fitting. I also learned that molaa has a family friendly atmosphere and they encourage people to have a good time. I think that being quiet is overated unless I am doing homework. I like the fact that I can bring my kids to this museum and not have to worry about them being to loud and being shushed at. I want to visit this museum next time I visit my parents in Long Beach.
4. Questions.
What was the name the sculpture and artist if you can see it that created a large green sculpture that resembles a pair? (Clip #2)
What was the name of the Museum Director? (clip 1)
What is the name of the founder of the Museum of Latin American Art? (molaa website)
5. Three things I learned.
I learned that the museum is unlike other museums in that it only houses art from Latin American artists. Most museums carry different artists albeit not usually modern Latin artists. The museum was founded November 1996. It is located in Long Beach, California. The museum will be having a silent Auction November 18-19, 2008. You can make donations to the museum and help support it.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Assignment 2A
Assignment 2a
Latin American Intro
a. Interdisciplinary- Having to do with more than one branch of learning. (The free dictionary)
Interdisciplinary studies- The study of several fields of study i.e. Art, History, Math, Science. It involves students and teachers in integrating several academic disciplines. (Wikipedia)
b. Latin America includes the countries of South America, North America (including Central America and the islands of the Caribbean Sea) south of the United States. (Answers.com)Usually people are referring to countries that speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Latin America is consisting of 18 Spanish speaking countries also known as the countries that Spain and Portugal had colonized in the Americas. (Latin American History Resources)
c. Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela. (Wikipedia)
d. The Caribbean countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands (US) (Internet World Stats)
e. Cool Facts-
Guatemalan writer Miguel Angel Asturias was awarded the 1967 Nobel Prize for Literature. (ESL Teachers Board)
The actor Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) originally came from Mexico. In 1952 he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the film “Viva Zapata!” (ESL Teachers Board)
f. I cited all of my sources. I think that these are reputable because I crass referenced them with other sites. I also checked to make sure that I used sites for educators i.e. ESL teachers. I think that all of the information I found is correct.
g. I learned that Katherine has a wonderful family which she loves very much and she recently suffered a medical condition that almost took her life. Her kids look very happy in their picture.
I also learned that Joy Dunham has three kids and is married like myself. Except I live in Rohnert Park not Sonoma.
I also noticed that not everyone has filled out a description of themselves on their blog.
Works Cited
Answers.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.answers.com/topic/latin-america
ESL Teachers Board. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/latin-america/index.pl?noframes;read=640
Internet World Stats. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.internetworldstats.com/list1.htm#CA
Latin American History Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved from Terms and Definitions: http://www2.truman.edu/~marc/resources/terms.html
The free dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/interdisciplinary
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interdisciplinary
Latin American Intro
a. Interdisciplinary- Having to do with more than one branch of learning. (The free dictionary)
Interdisciplinary studies- The study of several fields of study i.e. Art, History, Math, Science. It involves students and teachers in integrating several academic disciplines. (Wikipedia)
b. Latin America includes the countries of South America, North America (including Central America and the islands of the Caribbean Sea) south of the United States. (Answers.com)Usually people are referring to countries that speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Latin America is consisting of 18 Spanish speaking countries also known as the countries that Spain and Portugal had colonized in the Americas. (Latin American History Resources)
c. Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela. (Wikipedia)
d. The Caribbean countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands (US) (Internet World Stats)
e. Cool Facts-
Guatemalan writer Miguel Angel Asturias was awarded the 1967 Nobel Prize for Literature. (ESL Teachers Board)
The actor Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) originally came from Mexico. In 1952 he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the film “Viva Zapata!” (ESL Teachers Board)
f. I cited all of my sources. I think that these are reputable because I crass referenced them with other sites. I also checked to make sure that I used sites for educators i.e. ESL teachers. I think that all of the information I found is correct.
g. I learned that Katherine has a wonderful family which she loves very much and she recently suffered a medical condition that almost took her life. Her kids look very happy in their picture.
I also learned that Joy Dunham has three kids and is married like myself. Except I live in Rohnert Park not Sonoma.
I also noticed that not everyone has filled out a description of themselves on their blog.
Works Cited
Answers.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.answers.com/topic/latin-america
ESL Teachers Board. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/latin-america/index.pl?noframes;read=640
Internet World Stats. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.internetworldstats.com/list1.htm#CA
Latin American History Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved from Terms and Definitions: http://www2.truman.edu/~marc/resources/terms.html
The free dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/interdisciplinary
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interdisciplinary
Monday, September 15, 2008
Assignment 1C
Assignment 1C
One of the students that I would like to mention is Carrie North. She is currently living in Peru and getting to know the Latin culture first hand. I think her posts are interesting to read I especially enjoyed reading her perspective on Paulo Freire. She stated that:
“It is through informal education that we now have wider course selection, we have ESL courses, and the ability to have a conversation about controversial topics within Political Science classes (or any class for that matter) with the idea that the student voice gives contribution to a higher level of consciousness and education.”
I think that a student having a voice is important. It reminds me of my public school education that was just about taking all the information in and reading different texts daily. We rarely had field trips that would help to reinforce what we were learning so that we could make our own opinions on the subjects. In contrast my 8 year old goes to a charter school where they do not teach to the test and they go on various field trips that reinforce the units that they are teaching. They still are forced to take the standardized tests but only once a year. They have no text books only worksheets. The kids are broken up into small groups and parents are in the classes daily assisting the teachers and students. So instead of 20 kids per teacher it is more like 6 students per adult. The kids get one on one help if they would like it and things seem to run smoother this way. Parents are major part of the success of the school. At any point in time there can be as many as 30 parents on campus at all times. It is a small school and the kids learn from hands on experiences.
The other fellow classmate that I have learned about is Joleen Beaston Forwood She is a stay at home mom and has recently received her AA from SRJC. She lives in Rohnert Park as do I and she seems to have a very busy life. I enjoyed reading her posts very much I especially enjoyed reading her thoughts on Paulo Friere. Joleen wrote:
“2. Education should be available for everyone.”Bare feet can also learn to read" was the slogan used for one of his projects. I think the idea that everyone should have access to quality education is great. Education should not just be for those who can afford it. It is a basic necessity to be able to write and read.”
I had not read that quote before. I think that it is very true. Anyone can and should have the right to an education. I think it is a basic human right that all should have a chance to enjoy. Our world will reap great benefits from the education of all. It should not be taken for granted nor should it be withheld from those who are less fortunate than us. I think Paulo Friere was a man that knew how to motivate and educate the masses. I think that he has helped transform education and hopefully more people will listen to his thoughts and theories.
One of the students that I would like to mention is Carrie North. She is currently living in Peru and getting to know the Latin culture first hand. I think her posts are interesting to read I especially enjoyed reading her perspective on Paulo Freire. She stated that:
“It is through informal education that we now have wider course selection, we have ESL courses, and the ability to have a conversation about controversial topics within Political Science classes (or any class for that matter) with the idea that the student voice gives contribution to a higher level of consciousness and education.”
I think that a student having a voice is important. It reminds me of my public school education that was just about taking all the information in and reading different texts daily. We rarely had field trips that would help to reinforce what we were learning so that we could make our own opinions on the subjects. In contrast my 8 year old goes to a charter school where they do not teach to the test and they go on various field trips that reinforce the units that they are teaching. They still are forced to take the standardized tests but only once a year. They have no text books only worksheets. The kids are broken up into small groups and parents are in the classes daily assisting the teachers and students. So instead of 20 kids per teacher it is more like 6 students per adult. The kids get one on one help if they would like it and things seem to run smoother this way. Parents are major part of the success of the school. At any point in time there can be as many as 30 parents on campus at all times. It is a small school and the kids learn from hands on experiences.
The other fellow classmate that I have learned about is Joleen Beaston Forwood She is a stay at home mom and has recently received her AA from SRJC. She lives in Rohnert Park as do I and she seems to have a very busy life. I enjoyed reading her posts very much I especially enjoyed reading her thoughts on Paulo Friere. Joleen wrote:
“2. Education should be available for everyone.”Bare feet can also learn to read" was the slogan used for one of his projects. I think the idea that everyone should have access to quality education is great. Education should not just be for those who can afford it. It is a basic necessity to be able to write and read.”
I had not read that quote before. I think that it is very true. Anyone can and should have the right to an education. I think it is a basic human right that all should have a chance to enjoy. Our world will reap great benefits from the education of all. It should not be taken for granted nor should it be withheld from those who are less fortunate than us. I think Paulo Friere was a man that knew how to motivate and educate the masses. I think that he has helped transform education and hopefully more people will listen to his thoughts and theories.
Monday, September 8, 2008
assignment 1B
Paulo Freire was apparently a huge adversary for change in the field of education. He was born in Brazil on September 19, 1921. He died at the age of 75 but had done more in his lifetime than most will ever accomplish. He grew up in a middle income household but lived through The Great Depression of the 1930’s. This is where he experienced poverty and what may have led his passion for education. He began teaching grammar while he attended high school. (UCLA)
Paulo was a very famous educator who helped bring education to some of the poorest countries. He wrote a book called Pedagogy of the Oppressed. He was a famous philosopher and educator. He believed that much of the education of the world is a banking system where the teachers are rewarded for shoving information down your throat. The students are trying to cram it all in and try to remember it all so that they can take a test on it and make sure that they can pass.
The pedagogical teaching is when a teacher is teaching and letting the student reflect on the teaching and in turn they teach the teacher. I think that his vision is for the student to be an active learner of all of the world and the teacher as the guide who also learns from the reflections of the student.
Mr. Freire believed that those who have been discouraged need the most help. They should not be shoved to the side. He always tried to help the people who needed it the most and helped open an adult school in Brazil after he had returned from being exiled.
I think that his teachings are interesting and a curious to learn more. I honestly had never heard of him but was amazed at all the information that I found. I look forward to learning more about his teachings in this class
Maria Nye
INTDS 4
Works Cited
Professor Eugene F. Provenzo, J. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from Contemporary educational thought: http://www.education.miami.edu/ep/contemporaryed/Paulo_Freire/paulo_freire.html
Smith, M. K. (1997,2002). Paulo Freire. Retrieved from http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-freir.htm
UCLA. (n.d.). About Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from Paulo Friere Institute: http://www.paulofreireinstitute.org/
University, N.-L. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from National-Louis University: http://www3.nl.edu/academics/cas/ace/resources/paulofreire.cfm
unknown. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 2008, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Freire
Paulo was a very famous educator who helped bring education to some of the poorest countries. He wrote a book called Pedagogy of the Oppressed. He was a famous philosopher and educator. He believed that much of the education of the world is a banking system where the teachers are rewarded for shoving information down your throat. The students are trying to cram it all in and try to remember it all so that they can take a test on it and make sure that they can pass.
The pedagogical teaching is when a teacher is teaching and letting the student reflect on the teaching and in turn they teach the teacher. I think that his vision is for the student to be an active learner of all of the world and the teacher as the guide who also learns from the reflections of the student.
Mr. Freire believed that those who have been discouraged need the most help. They should not be shoved to the side. He always tried to help the people who needed it the most and helped open an adult school in Brazil after he had returned from being exiled.
I think that his teachings are interesting and a curious to learn more. I honestly had never heard of him but was amazed at all the information that I found. I look forward to learning more about his teachings in this class
Maria Nye
INTDS 4
Works Cited
Professor Eugene F. Provenzo, J. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from Contemporary educational thought: http://www.education.miami.edu/ep/contemporaryed/Paulo_Freire/paulo_freire.html
Smith, M. K. (1997,2002). Paulo Freire. Retrieved from http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-freir.htm
UCLA. (n.d.). About Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from Paulo Friere Institute: http://www.paulofreireinstitute.org/
University, N.-L. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 7, 2008, from National-Louis University: http://www3.nl.edu/academics/cas/ace/resources/paulofreire.cfm
unknown. (n.d.). Paulo Freire. Retrieved September 2008, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Freire
Monday, August 25, 2008
Assignment 1A
1. What is your first name only?
Maria
2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn?
I am taking this class because I want to learn about Latin culture. I thought this class would be fun and I could learn a little about my culture.
3. How far do you live from SRJC main campus ?
I live 10.2 miles from SRJC campus.
4. What do you think of when you think "Latin America and the Caribbean"?
I think of Mexico, Spain, South America, anywhere that Spanish is spoken. I think these are all places that I would like to travel to and visit someday. I have been to Mexico but, that was a long time ago when I was younger. It also makes me think of great food that my grandma and mother would make for us when we were kids. I think of close nit families with very strong family values.
5. Have you created a blog or web page in the past?
No, I have never done this before but I was always curious about it.
Maria
2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn?
I am taking this class because I want to learn about Latin culture. I thought this class would be fun and I could learn a little about my culture.
3. How far do you live from SRJC main campus ?
I live 10.2 miles from SRJC campus.
4. What do you think of when you think "Latin America and the Caribbean"?
I think of Mexico, Spain, South America, anywhere that Spanish is spoken. I think these are all places that I would like to travel to and visit someday. I have been to Mexico but, that was a long time ago when I was younger. It also makes me think of great food that my grandma and mother would make for us when we were kids. I think of close nit families with very strong family values.
5. Have you created a blog or web page in the past?
No, I have never done this before but I was always curious about it.
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