JS 303 - A Nation Inside and Out

In this seminar, we will use a general introduction to Cuba as a backdrop for student explorations of cultural themes, works,and makers. In the United States, Cuba tends to be represented in clashing images of a tourist pleasure mecca and/or a mysterious political universe where time has come to a stop. Becoming informed about Cuba’s complex culture and history makes it possible to develop more thoughtful, useful commentaries. Since the course is taught in English, we open by reflecting on the necessity and complexity of translation, as a mode of access to a larger world.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Juniors Only

Core: Junior Seminar

Notes: Counts as Major/Minor Elective in: American Studies (Americas, or Race and Ethnicity sequences), Global Studies, and Global Health.

This course is not open to students who have taken AM-229.