In week 2 of our conversation, Dr. Steven Moore and Dr. Tracy Shilcutt will look more closely at alienation and how it reflects back to worldview. Dr. Shilcutt will introduce the ways in which academic disciplines contribute to the multi-faceted topic of immigration. In particular, she will offer historical perspectives for us to explore and critique.
Required Reading
Before coming to class on Monday, take time to read the following lyric and listen to a performance the song.
- Woody Guthrie, “Deportees: Plane Wreck at Los Gatos” lyrics
- Joan Baez, “Deportees: Plane Wreck at Los Gatos”
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Spotlight Resources
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BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Tracy Shilcutt is an associate professor of history whose research interests include military and social history.