1) To have a nuanced and critical understanding of the religious experience of Latin American and Caribbean women, by examining female-centered perspectives of gender, class and ethnicity. 2) To understand and articulate the interplay of religion, politics and economics in the gendered societies of Latin America. 3) To comprehend, from a critical gender perspective, the important roles played by the Christian churches in the colonization and acculturation processes of the southern regions of the world, and in the development of globalization; and at the same time, how women also found in Religious Institutions or organizations a space to overcome some of these difficulties. COURSE STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS This is a hybrid course that promotes an active approach to learning. The class physically meets only once a week. However, students are expected to intensively engage course work online through Blackboard. The professor will: Introduce the material in person at the beginning of each learning unit; and steer learning activities through the discussion board; share PPPs to complete the information required for each unit; and provide guide and support toward the development of the final research paper throughout the semester. Students must: Complete the required readings; listen to and understand the PPPs through Blackboard; biweekly present their comments and viewpoints through the discussion board; prepare and post a video or a PP presentation on the selected topic (see the list of suggested topics provided by the professor); formally present a term paper research proposal; formally present a literature review toward the term paper; write a final research paper on one aspect of the material covered in class, according to a list given by the professor. The final research paper can be written in either English or Spanish. It will consist of a 15 page, double-spaced essay in Times New Roman 12 font. References and citations are expected, in a recognized format (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.) and consistent throughout the text. The required readings will be in English; however, those students with enough Spanish or Portuguese language skills could read and include bibliography available in those languages. The Final Grade will be determined by a total of points scored throughout the semester. These points will be converted into percentages [that is, points scored by student/total number of points [200] x 100]. Please keep printed copies of all assignments and graded material. If you cannot produce your class material in a
1) To have a nuanced and critical understanding of the religious experience of Latin American and Caribbean women, by examining female-centered perspectives of gender, class and ethnicity. 2) To understand and articulate the interplay of religion, politics and economics in the gendered societies of Latin America. 3) To comprehend, from a critical gender perspective, the important roles played by the Christian churches in the colonization and acculturation processes of the southern regions of the world, and in the development of globalization; and at the same time, how women also found in Religious Institutions or organizations a space to overcome some of these difficulties. COURSE STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS This is a hybrid course that promotes an active approach to learning. The class physically meets only once a week. However, students are expected to intensively engage course work online through Blackboard. The professor will: Introduce the material in person at the beginning of each learning unit; and steer learning activities through the discussion board; share PPPs to complete the information required for each unit; and provide guide and support toward the development of the final research paper throughout the semester. Students must: Complete the required readings; listen to and understand the PPPs through Blackboard; biweekly present their comments and viewpoints through the discussion board; prepare and post a video or a PP presentation on the selected topic (see the list of suggested topics provided by the professor); formally present a term paper research proposal; formally present a literature review toward the term paper; write a final research paper on one aspect of the material covered in class, according to a list given by the professor. The final research paper can be written in either English or Spanish. It will consist of a 15 page, double-spaced essay in Times New Roman 12 font. References and citations are expected, in a recognized format (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.) and consistent throughout the text. The required readings will be in English; however, those students with enough Spanish or Portuguese language skills could read and include bibliography available in those languages. The Final Grade will be determined by a total of points scored throughout the semester. These points will be converted into percentages [that is, points scored by student/total number of points [200] x 100]. Please keep printed copies of all assignments and graded material. If you cannot produce your class material in a
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