GBL1345 Preparatory Seminar for Cubans & the Cuban Diaspora: Politics, Media, and Society in Cuba & Miami

This course helps prepare you personally, academically, interculturally, linguistically, and logistically for the corresponding short-term global experience. The seminar is offered on-campus in the fall semester prior to the 4SH study away experience over winter term. Successful completion of this preparatory seminar is required for participation in GBL 2345 – Cubans and the Cuban Diaspora: Politics, Media, and Society in Cuba and Miami. Participation in the winter term study away course is required.

Credits

1 sh

Course Types

Core Curriculum - Society

Offered

• Fall

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the multiple dimensions of human experience within and across cultures and environments.
2. Critically evaluate one’s own culture and biases.
3. Understand the racial and class dynamics of Miami and Cuba, and gain awareness of cultural appropriateness of the destinations.
4. Interact and communicate effectively with those from another culture or background using appropriate cultural and linguistic strategies.