Hispanics in the Media Teachers Guide

Hello, this is a blog to accompany the "Hispanics in the Media: More than 200 Years of Spanish-Language Influence in U.S. Communications." Please follow the chapter guides to facilitate your teaching of this course. If you should have questions or suggestion, please do not hesitate to contact the author - Dr. Manuel Flores, chair of the Communications Theatre Arts Department, at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, at 361-593-3401.

The "assignments" listed in this blog are not intended to be for one student to complete. The assignments are designed for gropu work and reports. For example, in an "assignment" that has four "parts" in a class of 20 students, it is suggested that the professor divide that work in groups of five. Each group will then present a report for discussion.

And, there is some new information not found in the book. For example, since the publication of the book in 2008 I have found that. La Patria in New Orleans was the first Spanish-language daily in 1846-1848 during the U.S. Mexico War. And, one of the true pioneers of Spanish journalism (radio and newspaper) was left off inadvertently. That would be Henry Guerra of San Antonio, Texas. His bio and contributions are included in this text at the appropriate time. In addition, the publisher left off the chapter questions in one of the chapters. This is included here. Also included here are links to websites that will facilitate lectures as well as two examinations and a final exam.

I hope this makes using this textbook a little easier.

Enjoy.