This introductory course offers a foundation in Q’anjob’al, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and southern Mexico. Designed for beginners, the course emphasizes basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. In addition to language learning, students will explore the cultural and historical significance of Q’anjob’al, recognizing its role in preserving Indigenous identity and worldviews. Learning Q’anjob’al is a way to engage with a living language that continues to thrive, fostering deeper respect and connection with Q’anjob’al-speaking communities.Days and location...

  This interdisciplinary course introduces students to Contextual Engineering—an approach that evaluates social, cultural, political, and economic factors to determine whether a technological intervention is appropriate for a specific community. Through a detailed case study based in rural Nigeria, students will explore how factors such as education levels, mechanical proficiency, and local governance impact the design, implementation, and success of engineering solutions. Ideal for students interested in global development, sustainability, or engineering design,...

 This seminar dives into the origins, forces, and creative boom of paintings that defined the Mexican Mural Renaissance of the early 20th century. While spotlighting the movement’s famed figures such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, we also explore the overlooked contributions of women muralists and the lasting impact on later artists and artistic collectives.Instructor: PROF. OSCAR E. VAZQUEZ Thurs. 9:30 am – 12:10 pm

 Embark on a journey through the history, stylistic evolutions, and thematic movements of Latin American visual cultures from the 16th to the early 19th centuries.The course brings into focus themes like pictorial constructions of race, indigenous workshops and traditions, the emergence of art academies, pictorial portrayals of gender, and the birth of creole nationalist identities. Prior experience in art history or Latin American courses is not required. So come explore with us the vibrant and diverse world of Latin American art of the colonial period!PROF. OSCAR E....