Hollywood or history? : an inquiry-based strategy for teaching Latinx history / edited by Tim Monreal and Jesús A. Tirado.
| Other author | Monreal, Timothy, editor. |
| Other author | Tirado, Jesús A., editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Leeds, United Kingdom : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2025] |
| Description | xxvi, 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Hollywood or history? |
| Contents | Introduction : more than crumbs -- Apocalypto (2006) / Tim Monreal and Jesús Tirado -- Maya and the three-"Quinceañera" (2021) / Jesús Tirado and Tim Monreal -- The ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) / Tim Monreal -- Vivo (2021) / Jessica Ferreras-Stone and Scott L. Roberts -- Zoot suit (1981) / Tim Monreal -- Chicano! (1996) / Mireya Perez and Erin Adams -- Romero (1989) / Tim Monreal -- McFarland, U.S.A. (2015) / Tim Monreal and Jazmine A. Medrano Rodriguez -- La Llorona (2019) / Yianella Blanco -- Panama Canal stories (2014) / Tim Monreal and Celeste Esqueda -- La odisea de los giles (Heroic losers) (2019) / Erin Adams, Theresa Alviar-Martin, Sohyun An, Paula Guerra, and Camile Sutton-Brown -- Bear story (2014) / Jesús A. Tirado and Tim Monreal -- One day at a time (2017) / Chantelle Grace and Jesús A. Tirado -- Sugar (2008) : baseball, race, latinidad, the Dominican Republic...and Iowa?/ Tim Monreal, Dawnavyn James, and Tommy Ender -- West Wing : the short list (1999) / Jesús A. Tirado -- Vampires vs the Bronx (2020) / Tim Monreal -- Encanto (2021) / Jessica Ferreras-Stone, Stephanie L. Strachan, and Scott L. Roberts -- In the Heights (2021) / Edgar Díaz -- Gun Hill Road (2011) / Lance Azusada and Tim Monreal -- Salt of the earth (1954) / Sam Robison and Jesús Tirado -- Ixcanul (2016) / Tim Monreal -- Mexico's indigenous languages : sesenta y ocho voces, sesenta y ocho corazones (2013) / Tim Monreal and Marlene Herrera -- Even the rain/Hasta la lluvia (2010) / Jorge E. Moraga. |
| Abstract | "At the most basic level, the purpose of this book is to help classroom teachers include more (accurate) Latinx stories in their classroom. We believe that when used intentionally, and critically, media representations of Latinx communities and histories are powerful tools of and for high-quality curriculum and instruction. In line with previous iterations of the Hollywood or History? series, we believe inquiry-based lessons are well-suited to capitalizing on this potential. Still, we emphasize that inquiry be rooted in critical approaches and theoretical underpinnings that invite rich discussion on social justice over ephemeral nods to diversity, inclusion, and recognition. Latinos deserve complexity and nuance, truth and beauty. Hence, as we explain throughout the book, students and teachers must examine the historical accuracy of events and the ways (our) stories are told - how, why, where, and on what/whose terms Latinx are represented in film and television. Representation, like education itself, is a political project that is entrenched with systems of power and inequality. This general approach provides a path that, we hope, meets teachers where they are, providing avenues to better learn and refine knowledge of Latinx history for some, and to incorporate additional criticality and perspectives for others. We know most teachers are working hard (often in perilous situations) to include Latinx stories. As such, we hope that the lessons and ideas provide comfort and assurance as well as the opportunity to sit with and better teach the lasting impacts of many uncomfortable, yet often consequential histories. While it is well-established that Latinx histories are marginalized and over-simplified in social studies curricula, we aim to support teachers in breaking a vicious cycle of exclusion (or suspect inclusion) as Latinx histories are largely absent in textbooks and teachers are unsure to include new stories because the curriculum they learned didn't have them. For those teachers who do feel confident centering Latinx media, this book is for you as well. While the adage don't preach to the choir makes sense, it also bears mentioning that there are times when the choir needs rehearsal to gather, re-group, expand, and challenge the repertoire. In sum, we sought to create a book that would house a collection of stories that featured a variety of Latinx worlds, histories, and experiences. We hope that we not only provide pathways to increase the diversity of Latinx stories, but give tools for teachers and students to grapple with various projects of Latinx representation"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2024053060 |
| ISBN | 9798887309019 |
| ISBN | 9798887309026 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |