Latino Transnational Experience in the Caribbean: Cuba 2012

During Spring Break 2012, the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies is offering another unique international experience by sponsoring our fifth short study trip to Cuba. This is a time when major economic and political changes are taking place within the Cuban revolution. Economic liberalization is changing the face of Cuba. Students will be accompanied by CSULB instructor, Dr. Victor M. Rodriguez, Professor in Chicano/Latino Studies.

Content: (Subject to change)
10 days in Havana, with workshops, lectures, exchange with faculty and students from the University of Havana, historical tours of Old Havana led by a docent. Reception at Casa Puerto Rico. The Philosophy Institute, of the Cuban Academy of Sciences is our local sponsor and will provide lectures on culture, economic changes, Afro-Cuban religions, Latin American Social Movements. We also will visit Santa Clara where there is a large mausoleum honoring Che Guevara and will visit the Alamar community, center of Hip Hop culture in Cuba. We will also travel to the east where the world famous Varadero Beach is located. Package estimated cost includes travel from Los Angeles (or Miami) to Havana, lodging, breakfast and dinner, local transportation to events, Cuban visa and other activities. (other costs like taxes, tips are not included).

Some level of fluency in Spanish required, all events will be in Spanish.


For more information, contact Dr. Victor M. Rodriguez, Department of Chicano and Latino Studies.