EDN 180 - Katherine Schuster - Spring 2025

Neighborhood Ethnography: Group Presentation Assignment Sheet

Each group will give a presentation on their cultural and educational ethnography of a neighborhood in Chicago.

• The group should use at least four sources (not including the textbooks).
• The group will need to interview in person or by phone at least one neighborhood official (alderperson, public librarian, community group leader, etc.).
• The group should visit the neighborhood (if this is not possible, please talk to me about alternatives).
• The group should meet with a reference librarian at Oakton for help in finding sources for the information requested.
• A list of sources

Questions answered should include:

1. Where is this neighborhood? Be sure to have a clear map in the presentation.

2. What is the historical, ethnic, and cultural history of this neighborhood (immigration pattern)?

3. What is the current ethnic and cultural make-up of this neighborhood?

4. Which wards cover this neighborhood (who is/are the aldermen)?

5. What K-12 schools serve this neighborhood? What kind of schools are they (public, private, charter, magnet)?

6. What is the success rate, graduation rate, demographic makeup of the public schools in this area?

7. What higher education institutions are in the neighborhood?

8. What other public amenities does the neighborhood have (park district buildings / classes, libraries, public parks, etc.)?

9. Are there cultural institutions in this neighborhood (museums, theaters, etc.)?

10. Is the neighborhood well-served by public transit?

11. What is the general wealth / socio-economic status of the people in this neighborhood?

12. What "reputation" does this neighborhood have?

13. Are there growth / development plans for this neighborhood? What do you think the impact of those plans night be on the current residents?

14. How does this neighborhood compare to the suburb in which you are living?