A Latino Narrative Curriculum to Foster Interlatino Understanding and Identity Awareness

Texas Coalition for Heritage Spanish (TeCHS) Webinar - October 31, 2024
Webinar Presenters:
Maria Ciriza-Lope, Texas Christian University
Molly Monet-Viera, Boston University
Webinar Title:
“Me parece muy importante que este tipo de lecturas sean asignadas”: A Latino Narrative Curriculum to Foster Interlatino Understanding and Identity Awareness
This webinar delves into how Latine narratives-through poems, literature, and documentaries-act as powerful catalysts for Latine students' personal and academic growth. By fostering critical reflection on their own identities and the broader complexities of Latinidad, these narratives enable students to engage deeply with issues of race, culture, and positionality. We highlight the transformative power of narrative pedagogy to bridge cultural divides and promote critical understanding in Spanish courses that cater to Latine students from diverse backgrounds. The session will also provide an overview of the materials used in the course and the reflective processes that guided students' engagement with these narratives.
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