Abstract
This essay details a college professor's approach to teaching a course on Cuban history and culture. The professor's pedagogical choices were influenced by Ada Ferrer's book, Cuba: An American History, and José Antonio Bowen's work on fostering independent thinking. The syllabus covered pre-Columbian Cuba, Spanish rule, the wars of independence, the Castro era, and significant cultural aspects like music and religion. The course emphasized multiple perspectives and encouraged student-led research, challenging preconceived notions about Cuba's complex relationship with the United States. The professor aimed to promote critical thinking and understanding through student-driven inquiry.
Bio Note
Eric Kartchner is an associate professor of Spanish at Georgia Southern University. His BA is in French, Spanish, and Philosophy; his MA, in Hispanic literature and Romance linguistics; his PhD in Hispanic literature, with minors in Hispanic linguistics and comparative literature. He teaches courses in language, literature, and culture. His research ranges from the Spanish Baroque to the Latin American Boom to best practices in language pedagogy.
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Kartchner, Eric
(2025)
"Teaching Cuba in Georgia Today,"
The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal: Vol. 15:
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1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.20429/cr.2025.150103
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https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/thecoastalreview/vol15/iss1/3
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