Cuban Culture Uncovered
Summer 2004 Study Abroad Program

Dr. José B. Alvarez, Associate Professor of Spanish, has developed a new study abroad program, Cuban Culture Uncovered. It will allow students to explore one of the world’s most intriguing cultures, combining history, culture, music, and religion courses to provide them with a strong, interdisciplinary understanding of Cuba and a foundation for their personal observations and experiences during the trip.

Students will select two of the four classes offered to complete six total hours of UGA academic credit. Afternoon activities will include tours, scheduled group activities, and individual free time. The group will depart May 14th from Atlanta and return June 14th, allowing for four full weeks on the island, making Cuban Culture Uncovered the longest program of its kind and giving students the opportunity to travel across the entire country and gain a full appreciation of its cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic diversity.

Classes will be taught by specialized faculty members from the University of Georgia, the Research Center at the Casa de las Américas, and the Instituto de Literatura y Linguística in Havana.

Sites for stays within Cuba include Havana (May 14th – 29th), Las Terrazas (May 29th-June 2nd), Pinar del Río (June 2nd-5th), Santiago de Cuba (June 5th-9th ), Camaguey (June 9th-12th), and Santa Clara (June 12th-13th ).

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This article includes text written by Rebekah Farhoki.