Abstract
This study explores how a joint Photovoice project about the American Dream between a U.S. Latino culture course and a multicultural middle school class influenced college students’ perceptions of Latino culture. In addition to outlining the service-learning course design, the study also analyzes the trajectory of the students’ understanding of the American Dream. As a result of the partnership, college students’ American Dreams shifted away from the archetypal personal success narrative toward a more civically- oriented approach.
Recommended Citation
Montgomery, Zak K.; Ugoretz, Serena B.; Montgomery, Sarah E.; Zanden, Sarah Vander; Jorgensen, Ashley; and Rudic, Mirsa
(2014)
"Reconsidering the American Dream and U.S. Latino Culture in a College Spanish Service-Learning Course,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol6/iss1/2
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