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Anthropology of Latin America & Caribbean

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Overview

Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Latin America and the Caribbean through a comprehensive 11-hour anthropological course. Delve into topics ranging from pre-Columbian civilizations to contemporary issues, including conquest and colonialism, nation-building, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, religion, food and cuisine, health, violence and justice, neoliberalism, immigration, popular culture, and the impacts of colorism, climate change, and COVID-19. Based on Harry Sanabria's textbook, gain a deep understanding of the region's complex history, diverse societies, and current challenges through engaging lectures and discussions.

Syllabus

1. Latin America, Caribbean, Anthropology.
2. Before the Europeans.
Conquest, Colonialism, Resistance.
4. Nation-building in Latin America & Caribbean.
Race & Ethnicity in Latin America & Caribbean.
6. Gender & Sexuality in Latin America & Caribbean.
7. Religion in Latin America and Caribbean.
8. Food & Cuisine in Latin America & Caribbean.
9. Striving for Health in Latin America & Caribbean.
10. Violence, Memory, and Justice in Latin America & Caribbean.
Neoliberalism, NAFTA, Immigration in Latin America & Caribbean.
12. Popular Culture & Connections in Latin America & Caribbean.
13. Colorism Climate Covid Latin America Caribbean.

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Living Anthropologically

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