3:00 PM
Spanish Resource Center ECH 230

Discover the beauty of Eastern Cuba while learning about Cuban aboriginal people and their legacy to Cuban culture. Explore the Northern part of the Eastern region of Cuba. Experience the rich culture of Holguin, a city founded in 1545 and the fourth biggest county of the island. The county is rich in natural scenarios: high mountains, fertile plains, and white sandy beaches.  

Holguin is the home of many parks and museums. The municipality of Banes has the richest collection of Indigenous artifacts in the Caribbean. It was in this region (Bariay) where Columbus disembarked in 1492 and was fascinated by the beauty of the place. It is said that the Admiral found it to be “the most beautiful land human eyes had ever seen.” Bariay Park has excellent beaches and very rich and unique fauna and flora. Chorro de Maita Museum houses an inventory of more than 80 years of archeological research. The site is considered to be the most important archaeological discovery in Cuba regarding aboriginal settlements and has been declared a National Monument (National Heritage Site). 

Course: SPAN 2213. Travel-Study: Introduction to Cuban History and Culture  

This study tour of the Northern part of the Eastern region of Cuba offers a harmonious blend of language, history, and culture. The course focuses on Cuban aboriginal history and culture. Highlights encompass visiting various cultural sites and native’s settlements in Holguin county and experiencing a unique immersion into art, architecture, cuisine, literature, history, religion, music, fashion, and current events as part of a forty-hour history course at the University of Holguín. (3 credits). This is a four week course. The first two weeks online preparation period and the last two weeks in Cuba. During the preparation period, participants will review useful Spanish phrases and will learn information on Cuban history, culture, and law (such as cannabis use) as well as expected cultural differences. 

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