Sentipensar Pedagogy: Anzaldúa and Other Theorists

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The course offers an overview of the theory, research and practice concerning Sentipensar pedagogy. Through the exploration of literature and cultural representations, students will interpret the works of theorist that promote the connections between the body, mind, and heart in their academic research and curriculum. The course will also discuss contemporary issues affecting our life, work, and expressions. The study of Gloria Anzaldúa’s Coatlicue state, linguistic terrorism, Nepantla and Consciencia Mestiza, are only some of the approaches to academia that will be discussed in this course. We will also have a closer look at the work done by writers, poets, and artists who share a locus of enunciation. Most importantly, this course helps situating the individual experiences in relationship and connection to others in the world. This course focuses on strategies and techniques in curriculum development appropriate for teaching students at different levels. The materials and resources for the class are mostly written in English because the field research is done in this language. However, all work turned in for this class (discussions, quizzes, homework, presentations, etc.) must be written and developed in Spanish.