“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.
Presenters:
Maria Ciriza-Lope is an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University whose research broadly explores questions of language and identity. Her work delves more specifically into minority language revitalization, the experiences of aging Latine immigrants, and the complexities of identification and positionality among Latine students in university settings.
Molly Monet-Viera is a Master Lecturer of Spanish at Boston University. Her research and teaching interests include US Latino cultural production, heritage speakers of Spanish, anti-racist classroom culture, alternative grading practices, and Latin American film. She is passionate about sharing her teaching practices and curriculum design.
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