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The Heritage Of The Spanish Antilles, Daniel Nieves
The Heritage Of The Spanish Antilles, Daniel Nieves
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This course seeks to explore the heritage of the Spanish Caribbean—primarily Cuba, Dominican Republic/Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. We will place particular emphasis on the historical, cultural and ethnic forces that have shaped the character of the people of these islands. As well we will explore the variety of societies and cultures of the Spanish Caribbean in their historical and contemporary setting up to and including the (im)migration experience of Spanish Caribbean people to urban North America.
Latinas In Transition And Translation: The Latina In Latinx Studies, Mariana Romo-Carmona
Latinas In Transition And Translation: The Latina In Latinx Studies, Mariana Romo-Carmona
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This course will study the contributions of Latina writers to the field of Latinx Studies in the United States. Through their literary and scholarly work, we will explore the historical roots of Latino/a culture in this country and how the politics of race, gender, and class have defined the field of Latinx Studies, with Latinas at the forefront of the struggle.