Engaging Commun of Liberation

Catalog description

Taught by PSR. This immersion course in Cuernavaca, Mexico, will explore communities of liberation in modern Mexico, focusing on the LGBTQ and women's communities and on issues of economic justice within Mexico and between Mexico and the United States. Students will develop their knowledge of written, spoken and read Spanish through language classes and immersive living experience with native Spanish speakers. The program will include multiple field trips to sites of cultural and artistic importance, lectures on related topics, and dialogue with community members. Some knowledge of Spanish is suggested but not required. Application required - see https://tinyurl.com/2019-PSR-MEX for application and due dates. Faculty may request interview. Limited number of participants, open to community members/auditors. There will be 2-3 required pre-trip classroom sessions during Fall 2018 semester for both academic discussion & logistics. Course meets 1/5/19-1/19/19. [Faculty consent required; interview required; Auditors with faculty permission]