11.10.4: Assignments and Activities

Multimedia Presentation

Research and create a visual or multimedia presentation on a particular form of Chicanx or Latinx cultural production (e.g., muralismo, telenovelas, or zines). Analyze how the production engages with themes of race, racism, and intersectionality, and evaluate its potential for promoting social justice and equity.

Group Cultural Production

Work with a group to create an original cultural production that engages with issues of race, racism, and intersectionality. This could be a film, TV show, music video, artwork, or other creative work. Use the concepts and themes covered in this chapter to guide your analysis and production.

Create a Zine on an Activist Tradition in Chicanx and Latinx Studies

In this assignment, you will create a zine that explores an activist tradition relevant to Chicanx and Latinx Studies. Your zine should use a combination of text, images, and other visual elements to convey your message and engage your audience. You may choose to focus on a particular activist or movement, or you may explore the broader historical and cultural contexts that have shaped Chicanx and Latinx activism.

1. Choose an activist tradition that you are interested in exploring. This could be a particular person or movement, or it could be a broader theme or concept, such as environmental justice or immigrant rights.
2. Plan out your zine by sketching out the layout and content of each page. Think about how you will use text, images, and other visual elements to convey your message and engage your audience.
3. Create your zine using whatever materials and tools you prefer. You may use digital tools such as Canva or InDesign, or you may create a physical zine using paper, markers, and other materials.
4. Once you have completed your zine, share it with your classmates or community by distributing copies or posting it online.