INT 333 - Culture & Society in Mexico

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Trinity Washington University

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This seminar invites students to a rewarding journey through the past into the present of that extraordinary place we now call Mexico, aiming to understand tha historical and cultural forces that have shaped- and still shape -the Mexican nation. Starting with the Olmec civilization (1200-300BC) we'll travel together to the magic of the Mayas and the power of the Aztecs until the fall of their empire (1521), learning abou tthe three centuries of the richest viceroyalty that ever existed. Attention will be paid to the philosophy behind the conquest and the re-birth of the human rights in the Americas. After completing our way to the foundations of modern Mexico, we'll be able to better understand the struggles and glories of this vibrant culture. Oral presentations and class discussions will further develop students' communication skills in addition to contributing to a shared learning experience. Written papers would be another learning opportunity for students to identify, analyze, reflect, and express the knowledge acquired on the different topics presented and assigned. Prerequisite: ENGL 107 or equivalent/ FLC area: Seminar II. INT 373A Culture and Society in Latin America Fosters a more precise understanding of those with whom we share this hemisphere, reconsiders accepted assumptions, and challenges the images that have shaped them. This course will orient students to gain insight into the future of the nations of the Americas, and the impact they will have on the rest of the world in the coming years. May be repeated as topic changes. 3 credits FLC Seminar II INT 373B Culture and Society in the Caribbean Emphasizes cultural commonalities without neglecting political chronology but with the history traced from a defined Caribbean and Latin American perspective. Text from contemporary authors may include literary works by Jamaica Kincaid, Julia Alvarez, and Edwige Danticat among others. Class presentations, films, and discussions will also deal with the review of the political factors that infiltrate on the social and economic structures. 3 credits FLC Seminar II INT 407 Human Rights in the Americas Focuses on domestic violence and its relationship to social violence, seeking to raise awareness and calling for leadership within families and communities as they constitute the cradle of respect for the rights of children and women and where the protection of those rights are born. Offers a basic multidisciplinary perspective from educators, economists, international organizations, legislators and policy-makers, as well as from popular writers of fiction. A program of guest speakers will be an integral part of the course. 3 credits General Education Requirements: Capstone Seminar

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.trinitydc.edu

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(202) 884-9050

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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