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LAT 125 Puerto Rican Culture and Folklore
(Same as ANT 125)
3 crs. 3 hrs.

This course studies the emergence of a national culture, folklore and identity. Topics include the Taino, Spanish and African contributions to the creation of a criollo personality and character and the Puerto Rican family, race relations, the jibaro, religion, and the arts. It reviews customs, traditions, celebrations, dances, legends, songs, proverbs, and hero/underdog stories as well as the impact of the United States culture.
 
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Prof. Pantoja tells about the major forces that helped to shape the culture of the Puerto Rican people, both living on the island and abroad.
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