MLO 4: SECONDARY CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
In addition to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, the student demonstrates a general knowledge of a socio-cultural group other than a Hispanic one or mainstream American culture. The student develops a basic understanding of the ways of thinking (ideas, beliefs, attitudes, values, philosophies), the behavioral practices (patterns of social interactions) and the cultural products-both tangible and intangible (for example, art, history, literature, music)-of the second culture.
There are two pathways by which this outcome can be fulfilled:
The student completes at least one upper division course whose focus is a sociocultural group not reflected by a Hispanic culture. General areas to choose from are: literature, the social sciences (anthropology, geography, history, political systems), art history, music history and/or the second cultural group.
With faculty approval, the student may opt for a more individual pathway, choosing to independently study, research and analyze the working components of the second culture.
There are two pathways by which this outcome can be fulfilled:
The student completes at least one upper division course whose focus is a sociocultural group not reflected by a Hispanic culture. General areas to choose from are: literature, the social sciences (anthropology, geography, history, political systems), art history, music history and/or the second cultural group.
With faculty approval, the student may opt for a more individual pathway, choosing to independently study, research and analyze the working components of the second culture.
Course Completed:
Reflection:
To complete MLO 4, pertaining to a cultural group that is not Hispanic, I completed the course Japn 308: Japanese Pop Culture. This course not only exposed me to cultural traditions such as religion and marriage ceremonies, but it also showed me how the Japanese community influences other aspects. For example, we read serveral articles were it was argued that Japanese Pop Culture not only influenced Western societies but also played an important role in socio-political aspects. This course also explained how the Japanese society is changing and being influenced by foreign companies. Therefore, I really found this course interesting because it helped me become more familiar with the Japanese culture and gain knowledge regarding their beliefs and traditions.