Summer in Cuba
Tulane University

Caroline Richardson Building
New Orleans, LA  70118
email:  cuba@tulane.edu
phone:  504-862-8629
fax:  504-862-8678

Gender Issues in Cuba

Tulane University

Havana, Cuba

May 21-June 10, 2000

Course objectives

The course examines the historical development of women in Cuba, from slavery to the Revolution. Instructors include some of Cuban’s most prestigious professors and women leaders, each presenting seminars in their areas of expertise. A comprehensive range of topics will be covered including women in education, religion, the military, the arts, industry, professionalism, and a number of other significant subjects such as domestic relations and family law. The class also includes three field trips to places of particular interest to the course.

Course Outline and Schedule

May 21 Group arrives in Havana

May 22 Orientation, city tour, and reception

May 23 Classes begin. Cuban Women Historical Background

May 24 Continued

May 25 Women in the 30’s and 40’s

May 26 Continue Women in the 30’ and 40’s

May 27-28 Field Trip to Trinidad/ Cienfuegos

May 29 Women in the Revolution

May 30 Continued

May 31 Continued

June 1 Continued

June 2 Visit to a Policlinic to observe women’s public health issues

June 3-4 Field trip to Viñales/Pinar del Río

June 5 Women in Revolutionary Society

June 6 Continued

June 7 Continued

June 8 Visit to a local high school to observe teaching practices

June 9 Final exam

June 10 Depart Havana to U.S.