0510-442 - Cultures of Latin America

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

Cancun and Kingston, Rio Bamba and Rio de Janeiro, San Juan and Santiago- this course introduces cultures of Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. We review ancient cultures (Maya, Inca, Aztec) and adaptations to the land. We examine Spanish and Portuguese colonialism and its consequences, including ethnic inequalities, economic vulnerability, and social unrest. We look at the diversity of identities and how they are expressed creatively in dress, cuisine, and art; religious diversity (from santeria to pentecostalism); life in the countryside and city; changing roles of women and men; and how the cultures are shaped by globalization but remain distinctive. Part of the Latino/Latina/Latin American and sociology/anthropology concentrations; the Spanish concentrations and minors; and may also be taken as an elective. Part of international studies Latin American track. (0510-210, 0515-210 or equivalent. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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