Sequential SST

Puerto Rico

Theme: Hispanic Identities and Resilience

Explore Old San Juan and visit El Museo de las Américas as you reflect on the ways the Taíno heritage, Spanish colonialism, and U.S. imperialism have shaped Puerto Rican Identities
Experience dorm life on the campus of la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón while living with a Puerto Rican student.
Visit the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and investigate how Puerto Rican identities are reflected in works of art
Attend a Catholic mass and a church service at la Iglesia Menonita Summit Hills and compare and contrast the ways that the Catholic and Mennonite churches have shaped the identities of Puerto Ricans in San Juan
Live with a host family in Aibonito and experience the daily lives of Puerto Ricans
Partner with a student at Academia Menonita Betania and experience the rhythms of academic life at a Mennonite school
Reflect on the many ways history, indigenous heritage, colonialism, religion, and global politics have shaped the Puerto Rican identities and your own identities

every other year

During this 3-week May Term course in Puerto Rico, you will reflect on your own identities while learning about the many ways history, indigenous heritage, colonialism, religion, and global politics have shaped the identities of people who call Puerto Rico their home. You will live with a host family in the picturesque mountain town of Aibonito. Prepare yourself for being immersed in the Spanish language and Puerto Rican cultures as you land on “La Isla del Encanto”!

GLST 241, Foundations: Latin American Society and Cultures (3 credit hours, on campus)
OR Spanish 201 (3 credit hours, on campus)
OR Latin American History (3 credit hours, on campus)
GLST 271, Community Engaged Learning: Latino Conversation and Culture (3 credit hours, on campus) OR Multilingual Learners, GLST 300, Migration in Latin America (3 credit hours, on campus).

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