GS 380 - El Salvador: The Land and the People

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

This seminar is an experiential and interdisciplinary exploration of the land and the people of El Salvador from the perspective of international solidarity and sistering. As we examine the interrelated political, economic and cultural systems of El Salvador, our focus will be to define international solidarity and to explore the development of grass-roots social movements as a means to develop a sense of understanding and connection between the peoples of the United States and El Salvador. Our class will study and promote the practices of consciousness raising, empowerment, and liberation, and explore the meanings of democracy for us in the United States and for the Salvadoran people. Class includes mandatory travel to El Salvador during Winterim with associated costs. Cross-listed LAS 380

Prerequisite(s): COR 1 or equivalent; open to second or third year students or sophomore and above transfers. Must register for GS 381 2G. Students must successfully complete both GS 380 and GS 381 in order to receive the 2 and G tags.