Latin AmericaBecause of the growing Latino population in New England communities, many teachers have expressed interest in the peoples and cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. As with all of its programs, Primary Source is committed to providing professional development that highlights the cultural diversity of the region as well as the many interactions Latin American countries have had with their North American neighbors. Seminars 2010-2011Africa and the Americas Connected: A Tale of Three Continents The relationship between Africa and the continents of the "New World" is of central importance in world history and globalized American history curricula. This course examines multiple modes of interaction and exchange in the Atlantic world—of people, products, practices and beliefs— from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. Topics will include the rise of Atlantic trade and the Black Atlantic world; the histories and legacies of slavery in the European colonies of the Americas; religion and culture in African diasporic communities; globalized Africa in the twentieth century; and the place of Africa and pan-Africanism in liberation politics across three continents. Selected Faculty: Ibrahim Sundiata, Brandeis University; Robert Allison, Suffolk University Course Topics
Mexico's Day of the Dead: The Continuity of Indigenous Culture Día de los Muertos is one of Mexico's most distinct and vital cultural traditions. It expresses the continuity of life and death and the human connection to the spirit world. At its core, the holiday reflects the blending of cultural belief systems and the persistence of indigenous culture in the Americas. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the festival’s ancient Aztec origins and its continuing importance in the religious, family and community life of Mexican people, both rural and urban. Folk art, archaeology, photography, traditional foods, and decorative altar elements will all be a part of this multi-sensory exploration. Useful for Spanish, art and social studies teachers at all levels. Selected Faculty: Curators and staff from the Peabody Museum; Susan Wilson, photographer, Melodic Visions Open to educators in grades K-12.
Haiti: Beyond the Headlines How has Haiti's tumultuous history shaped conditions in the country today? This workshop will examine the past and present of Haiti in equal measure. Storytelling, resource-sharing, and a panel on contemporary issues will be among the sessions designed to help teachers to work more effectively with Haitian students and to teach about Haiti with increased knowledge and confidence. Selected Faculty: Charlot Lucien, Master storyteller & independent scholar
Registration for 2010-2011 programs will begin in early September 2010. Partnership educators: Registration must be approved through your school district. Non-partnership educators: Space permitting, retired educators are welcome to register for Primary Source seminars at a discount of 50% off the non-partner rate. Registration deadline is Friday, September 24, 2010.
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