Outreach to the Immigrant Community in Mecklenburg County
Instructors: Amortegui & Burton
This year in Service students discover the issues facing immigrants and refugees coming into the United States. Stereotypes, misconceptions, and other issues that complicate the immigration process are discussed in depth. Students learn about the services available to immigrants/refugees and participate in various activities geared toward facilitating immigrant needs. A few hours of Service outside of school are required and are part of the final grade. Students should make their best effort to work with organizations that serve immigrants/refugees, however service hours outside of this arena will still be accepted.
3/26 - Sayre visits
3/19 Garcia Girls
3/12 Garcia Girls
3/05 No class - Assembly. NEED TO WRITE REFLECTION ON FRI FIELD TRIP (IH visit & Converge Exhibit)
2/27 Reflection on Montagnard Visit
EVENTS:
FEB 13th - Guest Speaker: Montagnard Refugees
MAR 2nd - Field Trip to McColl Center in uptown CLT
March 26 - Guest Speaker: Sayre Weir on working on the border
TOPICS/THEMES EXPLORED IN CLASS -
Who makes up Mecklenbury Co? North Carolina? Census Info
What's an immigrant? Migrant? Refugee?
History of Mexicans in the United States
Migrant Workers
Push & Pull Factors
"Them vs Us"
Problems for Debate - Border Wars, Hostile Politics
Adapt - who adapts? Melting pot?
Becoming Legal - Immigrants Today
African, Asian, European
JOURNAL REFLECTIONS: Journals are collected at the end of each trimester!
Please write your thoughts and give commentary on articles we read, listen to and discuss in class.