Gringos Mexicanos Kathleen Dwyer
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“Gringos Mexicanos” features engaging stories, discussions and interviews on relevant intercultural topics in Spanglish, English and Spanish. The narrative voice in these podcasts provides a unique perspective broadening dialogue(s) on Mexican American / Chicanx identity. It questions times of fixed borders and selected national identities. These podcasts serve as engaged scholarship, free of use and beneficial for higher-education faculty/staff from any discipline and/or High School educators. Scroll down to see “classroom discussion guides.” The podcast features Spanglish stories told by K. Angelique Dwyer, and relevant commentary by academics, professionals and community members on: identity negotiation, gender dynamics, death, spirituality, pets, siblings, sexuality, family relations, classism, religion, rituals and rites of passage.
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La manda
Abstract: This podcast features the Spanglish reading of “La manda,” which reflects upon faith and ritual practices from a personal and transnational perspective. From dance, to fairs,… Read more "La manda"
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Gringos Mexicanos
Abstract: This podcast features the Spanglish reading of “Gringos Mexicanos,” which stems from feelings of nostalgia and unrest within biculturalism and national identity. The piece deals with… Read more "Gringos Mexicanos"
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Simón
Abstract: This podcast features the Spanglish reading of “Simón.” The overarching themes of this story are death, spirituality, animals and pets in a non-conventional American family raised… Read more "Simón"
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Doce horas: A Family Border Tale
Abstract: This podcast features the Spanglish reading of “Doce horas: A Family Border Tale,” which comically narrates a family’s adventure crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by car a… Read more "Doce horas: A Family Border Tale"
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My Brother the Mexican
Abstract: This podcast features the Spanglish reading of “My Brother the Mexican,” which follows the relationship of two American siblings raised in Mexico. From country music, to… Read more "My Brother the Mexican"