TLC: Toward a More Inclusive Spanish Class - Incorporating the Asian-Latino Experience

Presented by Shannon Hahn, Chair, Foreign Languages

Traditionally, academics have focused on the interactions among Europeans, indigenous populations and African slaves to teach students about the Spanish-speaking world. This session will outline efforts in my Spanish courses to provide a more globally balanced view of Latin America by including discussion of the long history and influences that connect the region with Asia. I will share the motivation behind the project, cultural examples and activities used, and discussion of the student outcomes and response. Come hear how highlighting Asian-Latino connections drew students to appreciate a greater diversity in Latin America but also to think critically about issues of identity in other contexts.