DAVID CUTLER · 2021–2022 ARCHIVE
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September 8, 2021
Introductions. What are misconceptions about Latin America and Latin American history?
For Monday, please read and be prepared to discuss chapter 1 of James W. Loewen’s “1493, the True Importance of Christopher Columbus,” posted on Canvas. Also, listen to Mr. Cutler’s interview with Prof. Loewen, posted on Canvas.
September 14, 2021
Discuss James W. Loewen’s “1493, the True Importance of Christopher Columbus.”
For Tuesday, please read The New Yorker article, “Plymouth Rocked: Of Pilgrims, Puritans, and Professors,” by Jill Lepore, also posted on Canvas.
September 15, 2021
Debate: Should we honor Columbus with celebrating Columbus Day? What about Indigenous People’s Day? Graded debate.
September 16, 2021
September 17, 2021
Introduce biweekly current events discussion protocol. Every other Thursday, each of you will give a short (2-4 minutes) presentation on a current event in Latin America. Afterward, the class will decide which story or stories to focus on for deeper discussion, research, and analysis for the rest of class.
For Thursday, complete your first current event.
September 20, 2021
Watch “Mexico and Peru: The Black Grandma in the Closet,” with Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
For next Tuesday, please read and be prepared to discuss The Atlantic article, “1491,” by Charles C. Mann, posted on Canvas.
September 21, 2021
Discuss The New Yorker article, “Plymouth Rocked: Of Pilgrims, Puritans, and Professors,” by Jill Lepore. Graded seminar.
September 23, 2021
Present current events.
No additional homework.
September 24, 2021
Watch “1491: Origins,” based on Charles C. Mann’s book.
No additional homework.
September 27, 2021
Reading period.
For Thursday, please read pages 1-29 in Born in Blood and Fire.
September 28, 2021
Discuss The Atlantic article, “1491,” by Charles C. Mann. Graded seminar.
No additional homework.