Join us for an engaging and insightful MasterClass on how baseball has served as a powerful tool for Mexican Americans to shape their identity and community. Led by Alex Nuñez, Associate Director of Admissions at the W.A. Franke Honors College, this class will explore the intersection of sport, culture, and history, offering participants a unique interdisciplinary lens to critically analyze baseball’s role in forging Mexican American identity.
Through this session, participants will dive deep into how Mexican Americans have adapted and molded an American pastime like baseball to fit their cultural needs, ultimately using it to foster community, citizenship, and belonging. Whether you're a history buff, a sports enthusiast, or simply curious about how culture and identity intertwine, this MasterClass will provide valuable insights into the lived experiences of Mexican Americans in the U.S.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the historical experiences of Mexican Americans and their role in U.S. society.
- Explore the diversity within communities across the U.S. and how they’ve evolved over time.
- Develop a critical perspective on popular historical narratives and the silences within the historical record.
- Gain an understanding of key concepts such as citizenship, identity, and belonging, through the lens of sport.
About the Speaker: Alex Nuñez teaches U.S. History and Mexican American Studies at the W.A. Franke Honors College at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on the social, cultural, and historical experiences of Mexican Americans, particularly in relation to baseball. An Arizona native, Alex has served as a fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino and as a Ranger with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C.
This is a unique opportunity to experience an Arizona classroom firsthand, while exploring meaningful cultural history. Don't miss out—register now!
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