Tag: HIST 440

James Flannigan

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz – Biographic

I aim to give an overview of the life story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, delving into her astonishing abilities and drive to pursue knowledge. I then will explore a couple of her works and poems, pulling quotes that highlight what I think are the core foundation of her beliefs and outlook. Overall, I hope that my audience can come away understanding the important role that Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz played in advocating for women’s rights to education and changing society for the better.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Stephen Andes

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Kalani Miller

God of the Valley: How Latin American “Liberation Theology” Differs from Theologies of Suffering

While some say that liberation theology is just another theology of suffering and differs only in geographical location, liberation theology is a unique grassroots theological movement in Latin America as seen in its’ focus on action before doctrine, its’ concentration on helping the poor, and its’ ties between politics and religions.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Stephen Andes

W100

10 – 10:30 AM

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Benjamin Randol

The Three Great Ones

I will be giving a Pecha-Kucha presentation, telling the history of Mexican Muralism Movement through the perspectives of three great artists during the era: Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siquieros. I will explain how these men, through some of their most famous artworks, showcased their pride for their country, their views on society and politics, and their hopes for the future of Mexico. 

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Stephen Andes

Bucher Room

1 – 4 PM

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Miriam Gutierrez, Bethany LaFon, Kilano Loyd, Alvaro Molina, Peyton Ritchie & Hannah Scott

Contemporary Latin America: Critical Issues

Events and movements in the 21st Century have replaced the stereotypes commonly associated with Latin America: revolutions and coups, slums and poverty, burros and llamas.  Instead, the two-hundred year long experiment with democracy in the global marketplace has resulted in dramatic changes in politics, economics, religion, social relations, education, and the arts and literature. A panel of students will update significant changes and discuss the critical issues facing the region.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Ron Palmer

P103

10:30 – 11:30 AM

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Antonio Alcala, Kinkade Barreiro, Dre Davids, Josh Goins, Ereanna Higbee & Mikaila Riddle

Roundtable on Mexico

A conversation about the main issues in Mexican life, including jobs and the economy, crime and security, education and poverty, and corruption and violence, through the prism of the election on July 1, 2018.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Ron Palmer

P103

1 – 2 PM

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