ROM0B134 Ethnic Minorities of Central America

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Milada Malá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 9:10–10:45 G32
Prerequisites
Active approach in classes.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The main goal of this course is to offer an overview of the most important ethnic minorities in Central America. Attention will be paid, in particular, to the historical, social and cultural contexts within the majority society in each Spanish-speaking country of the Mesoamerican region and in the Caribbean, so that students will get acquainted with the basic profiles of the most representative ethnic groups (their history, culture, traditions and ways of life).
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course students will have an understanding of of the most important ethnic minorities in Central America. Attention will be paid, in particular, to the historical, social and cultural contexts within the majority society in each Spanish-speaking country of the Mesoamerican region and in the Caribbean, so that students will get acquainted with the basic profiles of the most representative ethnic groups (their history, culture, traditions and ways of life).
Syllabus
  • Programme 1. Geographical and social framework. Historic and cultural context. 2. Caribbean: Cuba Yoruba 3. Caribbean: Puerto Rico Boricua. Dominican rep. Awarak/ Taínos 4. Mexico: Tarahumara 5. Mexico: Huichol 6. Mexico: Maya Tzotzil 7. Guatemala: Xinca 8 . Honduras: Garifuna 9. Nicaragua Miskito 10. Costa Rica Chirigua 11. Panama: Embera 12. Panama: Guna Yala
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Minahan, James. Ethnic Groups of the Americas: An Encyclopedia. Cremon Drive, California, ABC-Clio, LLC, 2013.
  • Wilson, Samuel M. The Indigenous People of the Caribbean. Florida, University Press of Florida, 1999.
  • Kottak, Conrad. Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Teaching methods
Lectures and Seminars; student presentations and group projects, class discussion.
Assessment methods
Requirements 1. Regular attendance in classes, active participation required. Two absences per semester permitted. 2. Presentation of one topic the day as indicated (choice to be made from the offer). 3. Regular homework and systematic participation in ALL discussion boards available in ELF (prior to respective deadlines). 4. Elaboration of two entries in the Compendium (in the Elf course). 5. Final exam approval: written test, a set of questions to be answered. (minimum 60 %)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=3438#section-1
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2015.
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