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Extra Credit for 3rd Quarter
Due NO LATER than Friday March 20, 2026
*** Remember—to receive FULL credit for each assignment, all questions must be answered. Be thorough in your responses. Include ALL details necessary to completely and accurately answer each question. Include MORE details if you feel it will help your answers. Also, remember you can receive a MAXIMUM OF 3% RAISE OF GRADE. You can, however, include an “extra” assignment or 2 to provide you with “extra” assurance that you will receive the full 3% raise of grade. *** Your responses MUST be HAND WRITTEN!! I will NOT accept any "cut and paste" type of responses. |
| 3% | Write a one page paper that discusses the history and significance of Chicano muralism in California. What themes are often depicted in these murals? Name and describe at least two prominent Chicano muralists and their works found in California. Include images of the murals you discuss. |
| 1.5% | What is Mariachi music? Describe its origins in Mexico, its traditional instruments, and its cultural significance. How has Mariachi music influenced or been embraced by communities in California? Include a link to a video of a Mariachi performance (via email). |
| .75% | How did the California Bear Flag come to be? What historical events led to its creation? Explain the symbolism of the bear, the star, and the red stripe on the flag. Write a 1/2 page paper to explain. |
| .75% | What is papel picado? Describe its traditional uses, the materials and techniques involved in its creation, and its cultural significance in Mexico. Where might you see papel picado displayed in California, and for what occasions? Include your original version of papel picado. |