Final Grades December 28, 2009

Dear Students, We posted grades over a week ago, but there appears to be a problem with the system. Dr. Beezley is trying to figure out what is wrong, but I’m afraid that campus is closed for the holidays. We know that you are anxious to get your grades, but please hold tight. Please feel [...]

Final Exam December 9, 2009

This is a take home examination that must be submitted to your teaching assistant by Wednesday, December 16, 5pm, in order to receive credit for it. Those students who have discussion sections with Anna Alexander must submit their examinations to her email address (ara1@email.arizona.edu) and those students who have discussion sections with Diana Montaño must [...]

Office Hours- Friday, December 11th December 9, 2009

I will be holding office hours from 12-2 on Friday, December 11th in Social Science 128A.  If you would like to talk about the exam, see your grades, or check your absences, please come see me during these hours.

Assignment for Friday, December 4th December 2, 2009

Finish Massacre in Mexico. Write a summary and bring a discussion question to class.

Extra Credit- Arizona State Museum December 2, 2009

Opening Celebrations for Mexico, the Revolution and Beyond: The Casasola Archives, 1900-1940 Thursday, December 3rd 6:30-9:00 p.m. Free Arizona State Museum (University Ave. and Main Gate) The opening program consists of a panel discussion with Mexican history and culture experts (at CESL auditorium) followed by an exhibit viewing, book signings and a reception with live [...]

Exam 2- Wednesday, November 4th November 2, 2009

Exam 2 will cover the book Mexicans in Revolution, as well as the lectures that accompanied it. Please bring a blue book.

Assignments for October 9th October 2, 2009

Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Mexicans in Revolution: 1910-1946. Write a one-paragraph summary of the readings and one discussion question about either the lectures or readings.  Come to class prepared to discuss the early stages of the revolution.

Twitter Class- Friday, September 25th September 24, 2009

Please meet on campus tomorrow in Shantz 242W unless otherwise noted.

No Class Monday, August 31st August 31, 2009

Class has been cancelled for Monday, August 31st.  Please continue to read Mexican National Identity and be prepared to discuss Independence on Wednesday.

Assignments for Friday, September 4th August 29, 2009

Please read the Preface and Chapters 1-3 of William H. Beezley, Mexican National Identity: Memory, Innuendo, and Popular Culture. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 2008. Bring a one-paragraph summary of the readings to class as well as one discussion question about either the readings or the lectures.