Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Brescia

Interdisciplinary Studies 3330

COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY CUBA


Introduction to contemporary Cuba through an intensive intersession experiential course; weeks 1+4 at Brescia; weeks 2+3 at the University of Havana. Topics include: Cuban history and politics; education system; medical/health system; women/gender; family/childhood; social/community development; food security; sustainable agriculture. Of interest to students in the social sciences generally and particularly to those in community development, Family Studies and Human Development, foods and nutrition.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least two years of undergraduate study. Students may participate during the May intersession at the end of their second year.

Extra Information: No knowledge of Spanish required.

Course Weight: 1.00
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: INTERDIS