Abie L. Qui–ones-Benítez
A. Students will be assigned the reading of a chapter in "When I was Puerto
Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago - The American Invasion of Macun - Class shared reading will follow. Discussion on the topics of culture shock, cultural differences, and cultural adjustments will enhance the discussion of the reading.
B. Students will be assigned the reading of the epilogue in "When I was Puerto
Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago. A discussion on the Puerto Rican experience in New York will be explored by having students compare their own experiences in the U. S.
C. Students will compose expository essays that will describe their own family experience with culture and language. Students could describe the adjustments to new culture and language. Students should be encouraged to interview family members who know about this period of adjustment in their family.
