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![My parents permanently moved to the United States in 1993, and they have lived here ever since. They didn’t come to America for a singular reason, or any very […]](https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/bonastia14/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png)
Posted on February 5, 2014 | No CommentsMy parents permanently moved to the United States in 1993, and they have lived here ever since. They didn’t come to America for a singular reason, or any very […] -
Wasn’t a Personal Choice, But I Don’t Regret It
Posted on February 5, 2014 | No CommentsAhmed Ashraf It is said that very few things are dear to humans than their homeland and when they choose to leave that homeland, some extraordinary event is involved. Both […] -
Migration History of Daniel
Posted on February 4, 2014 | No CommentsIt is well known that there is no racism in the Dominican Republic, only classism. Admittedly, this statement is too extreme; however, classism is the major form of discrimination in […] -
From “God’s Own Country” to “The Big Apple”
Posted on February 4, 2014 | No CommentsAnn Palathingal Seminar 2: The Peopling of New York City Professor Bonastia February 4, 2014 The transition from one place to another is difficult for most people. That is especially […] -
![Twice in the semester — when you are a Contextualizer/Connector, Champion, or Critic — type up a 1-2 page (double-spaced) version of your contribution before class. Post it to the […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/02/16030257/thermite-reaction-in-action-by-dullhunk-via-flickr-CC-BY-cropped-by-ben-115x115.jpg "Reaction Papers")
Reaction Papers
Posted on February 1, 2014 | No CommentsTwice in the semester — when you are a Contextualizer/Connector, Champion, or Critic — type up a 1-2 page (double-spaced) version of your contribution before class. Post it to the […] -
![For those of you who missed the Common Event last night, the slides are now available from http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/faculty/2014/01/29/seminar-2-opening-common-event-2014/. Prof. B has asked that you send him a brief comment on […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/01/16030300/Screen-Shot-2014-01-29-at-5.30.17-PM-115x115.png "Joe Salvo slides")
Joe Salvo slides
Posted on January 29, 2014 | 1 CommentFor those of you who missed the Common Event last night, the slides are now available from http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/faculty/2014/01/29/seminar-2-opening-common-event-2014/. Prof. B has asked that you send him a brief comment on […] -
![Prepare a two-page (double-spaced) migration history of your family. If your parents or grandparents did not immigrate from abroad, try to find out when and why your family moved to […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/01/16030310/Josh-guitar-rowing-boat-2-by-Howard-Dickins-via-flickr-desaturated-by-benmiller314-115x115.jpg "Your First Assignment: Personal Migration History")
Your First Assignment: Personal Migration History
Posted on January 28, 2014 | No CommentsPrepare a two-page (double-spaced) migration history of your family. If your parents or grandparents did not immigrate from abroad, try to find out when and why your family moved to […] -
![Here is my idea — we will discuss: Two- or three-student teams will select a musical scene from NYC history (see Hopped), and amass a collection of photos depicting the […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/01/16030309/ChicoGsh-LES-tribute-to-Gil-Scott-Heron-photo-by-Alex-Lozupone-via-Wikipedia-115x115.png "Website Contribution")
Website Contribution
Posted on January 28, 2014 | No CommentsHere is my idea — we will discuss: Two- or three-student teams will select a musical scene from NYC history (see Hopped), and amass a collection of photos depicting the […] -
![I would love for your term paper to explicate the relationship between a particular music scene in New York City history, the ways that New York City and its people […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/01/16030308/2861589727_5e93288d44-115x115.jpg "Music and Migration: Term Papers")
Music and Migration: Term Papers
Posted on January 28, 2014 | No CommentsI would love for your term paper to explicate the relationship between a particular music scene in New York City history, the ways that New York City and its people […] -
![You are each required to locate and interview an NYC-based musician who is/was involved in the New York City musical scene. YOU MUST OBTAIN THIS PERSON’S WRITTEN PERMISSION TO PUBLISH […]](https://files.eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4393/2014/01/16030307/Street-musician-outside-Federal-Hall-National-Memorial-by-John-Wisniewski-via-flickr-115x115.jpg "Oral History Interviews with NYC-based Musicians")
Oral History Interviews with NYC-based Musicians
Posted on January 28, 2014 | No CommentsYou are each required to locate and interview an NYC-based musician who is/was involved in the New York City musical scene. YOU MUST OBTAIN THIS PERSON’S WRITTEN PERMISSION TO PUBLISH […]
