Humanity

Hum 335 Extra-Credit Projects

Earn extra-credit and expand your knowledge of the Humanities and Latino culture by participating in these projects!

In order to be eligible for Extra Credit, you must have a minimum of 5 points accumulated on the 3 Quizzes.

Here is a suggested list of Extra Credit projects. From this list, you may earn a total of eight extra credit points. All Extra Credit points will be added to your final grade average. For example, if your final average from the two Hum 335 exams and the Reading Responses is 85, and you earned 8 points through Extra Credit projects, your final grade would be 93.

All Extra Credit projects will be word processed (MLA style, double-spaced, Arial 12 pt.)

When submitted, the STAPLED Extra Credit packages will have

your projects (you may have to scan items to include depending on what project(s) you choose)

Identify each project with your name and the name of the project and the points

ONE cover page (see Blackboard for a model)

No Cover Page = minus two points!

Individual information missing from the cover sheet = -½ point per item of information

All Extra Credit projects are due by the date listed in the syllabus. No exceptions

If you wish to do a project not listed here, negotiate with your instructor about content, presentation, and points.

Also, I strongly suggest you save your Extra Credit submissions in case there is a question later on.

Extra Credit Project #1: Visit one of these museums or others that you may know of that currently are showing exhibits that have a connection to Latino Culture.

La Plaza de Cultura y Arte http://lapca.org/  

Museum of Latin American Art  is dedicated to educating the general public about contemporary Latin American art. Located on the corner of 6th Street and Alamitos in Long Beach, and coastal town about 30 to 45 minutes south of Los Angeles. For more information call 562-437-1689.

The Getty Roman Villa in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 440-7300

For each museum visit, write a two page reaction paper on any aspect of the museum (for example, one piece of art, or the nature of an exhibition viewed there, or a film/slide presentation, or lecture attended at the museum).

For verification of visit, please include a photo of yourself near an entrance sign.

If you choose a museum NOT listed here, please get approval of your instructor.

This project is worth three points for each museum.

Extra Credit Project #2:

Listen to five weekly broadcasts of “Latino USA” on National Public Radio (check the newspaper for times and radio stations in your area). You can also listen to the show on the WEB anytime by going to http://www.latinousa.org/ .

This is one of the most important sources of news for those interested in current Latino culture.

To receive credit, pick a story reported during each broadcast, summarize the story, and then explain why you believe that story/news item/interview (etc.) was significant. A minimum half page is required for each broadcast.

This project is worth three points for 5 broadcasts.

Extra Credit Project #3:

Write a three-five page reaction paper on a book from Recommended Reading (or another pertinent book approved by the instructor) found in Blackboard.

The reaction paper should not be just a summary of the text (except as needed for clarification, orientation, etc.), but your analysis of some of the work’s major points or its thesis.

You may write on up to two books for a total of 6 points.

Please do not turn in a report written for another class.

This project is worth three points per book.

Extra Credit Project #4:

Watch any film listed in Recommended Films in Blackboard.

If you want to comment on a film that is not listed, please e-mail for approval.

You may view and comment on up to two films for 4 points.

Note: all film reviews must be typed in form of a composition (1-2 pages).

You should select one aspect of the film which interests you and analyze that aspect.

Whatever you choose to focus on MUST HAVE A CLEAR CONNECTION TO THE COURSE! Do not write a plot summary except as needed for clarification, orientation, etc.

Limit: 2 films

This project is worth two points per film viewed.

Extra Credit Project #5:

Attend any event or lecture that deals with an aspect of Latino culture and write a 1 - 2 page composition concerning the event.

Include a brochure or picture of you at the event.

If not offered in class, please discuss the event with the instructor beforehand.

This project is worth two points.

Extra Credit Project #6:

Visit the Chicano Park in Barrio Logan, San Diego and write a 2-3 page paper (analysis) on any aspect of the park (the figures and designs of the murals, the written messages, the layout of the park, etc.).

You may talk to people using the park and ask them what they think of this space.

Include a picture of you at the park.

To reach the park, in San Diego take the Imperial Ave. exit off of Interstate 5 (south of Interstate 8) and travel west, then go south on National Ave. directly to the park (Barrio Logan).

This project is worth three points.

Extra Credit Project #7:

Do a “Coming to the United States” project.

Write a personal narrative about coming to this country from any Spanish-speaking country.

Interview a member of your family, a friend, or acquaintance about their experiences in coming to this country from any Spanish-speaking country.

Write a 2-3 pages for each narrative/interview.

This project is worth 2 points for each. Limit: 2 interviews/narratives.