GBL2345 Cubans & the Cuban Diaspora: Politics, Media, and Society in Cuba & Miami

Explore the vibrant tapestry of the Cuban diaspora in Miami and of Cubans through this immersive study away course. We will build on the preparatory seminar with a deeper examination of the intersection of media, politics, and society by engaging with media sources and personalities, and with political figures and institutions, in both Miami and Cuba. We will also grasp more deeply the role of identities and identity intersectionality, and witness first-hand the unique cultural bridges and divides that exist between Miami and Cuba.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

GBL 1345

Course Types

Society

Offered

• Winter

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop self-awareness and self-confidence through exposure to and reflection on difference.
2. Interact and communicate effectively with those from another culture or background using appropriate cultural and linguistic strategies.
3. Think critically about the media and politics of Miami and Cuba, and in relation to the US government. Understand the identities that exist and the connections that those identities have with media, politics, and society.
4. Examine one’s responsibilities as an active global citizen informed by multiple cultural perspectives.