This program addresses the history and the contemporary socio-cultural processes of Africans and Afro-descendants in the Southern Cone. The situations of enslavement in various countries and the different systems of racial classification are compared. Likewise, the past processes of invisibilization in the national narratives are examined as well as the current political and social movements of resurfacing of the African heritage through expressive traditions such as “candombe”.
Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, Philosophy, Anthropology, History, Intercultural Studies, Social Communication, Leadership, Social Service, Latin American Studies.
The topics are approached from a comparative perspective. The class is carried out inside and outside the classroom with a dynamic and interactive teaching stylebased on lectures, readings and debates in classes; analysis of national media, movies and documentaries, participation of guest speakers in class (researchers and activists); interviews with social movement representatives, visits to museums and social organizations that work in areas related to the content of the program. The different activities will facilitate student’s reflections and build their own learning throughout the course of the program.
FLACSO Argentina has made an innovative jump to a new stage in international education through a program of Experiential Learning. This program includes the multiple cultural activities such as Argentine Family Welcome dinner and other family activities, Walking tour in the city, Cocurricular activities, Weekend Trip (two nights), Field Trip (a day), Guest Speakers, Farewell Activities, etc. The activities will be scheduled and organized depending on availability.
