Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 14.5 - Taíno Roots of Contemporary Religion and Culture in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

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CUNY Brooklyn College

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3 hours; 3 credits Religious artifacts and eco-cultural systems of the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, from neolithic times to European colonization. Taíno myths and the principal elements of religion. Indigenous influences in contemporary societies and as a theme of national identity. Women's roles and female iconography. Prerequisite: English 1.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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