Educational Studies 250CM - Puerto Rican Studies

Through lectures, class discussions, outside speakers, films and site visits, this Community-Based Learning course will engage Puerto Rican history, culture, and immigration with a focus on Puerto Rican communities in Western Massachusetts. In particular, Students will understand how Puerto Ricans in Holyoke have negotiated their cultural identity and place in the educational system. In partnership with the Holyoke Public Schools, students will assist with a project based upon the needs of educators to develop materials to forge greater intercultural understanding and enhance learning outcomes for HPS students. Taught mostly in English with some materials and discussion in Spanish.

Prereq: Spanish 201.