LAS201 — Africa in Latin America: From Language to Food to Music and Dance
Introduce students to the study of the socio-cultural experiences of peoples of African descent in the Spanish, French, and Portuguese speaking countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, from the period of the transatlantic slave trade to more recent migration movements. Focusing on the linguistic, literary, culinary, musical, and dancing contributions of Africans and their descendants in this region, the course will deal with issues of enslavement, racism and discrimination, resistance and survival, as well as their contributions to the cultural richness of Latin America. Enrollment Requirement: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor consent. Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity Course