Professor: Dzidzienyo Course format: Seminar	Number of respondents: 6 Total Enrollment: 28
Class Composition: Froshs: 9 Sophs: 10 Jrs: 5 Srs: 4 Concs: 1 Non-Concs: 3 Don't Know: 2

Instructor Average: 1.21 Course Average: 1.13

“Blacks in Latin American History and Society” aims to explain the history and complexity of the relationship between African Americans and Latin American society. There are no prerequisites for the course, although students suggested that a little knowledge of Latin American history might be useful.

All of the reviewers loved Professor Dzidzienyo. They appreciated how the he was able to balance his own effective lectures with engaging class discussions. In particular, respondents really liked how the students and the professor were actively participating in discussions. Professor Dzidzienyo was also regarded as being very approachable and answered all of the students’ questions. They praised the instructor’s attention to feedback and his willingness to answer questions. Reviewers also noted the professor’s ability to recognize individual interests and to suggest further readings to those individuals.

The respondents found the quantity of reading to be large but felt that they were all worthwhile and enjoyable. In particular, students enjoyed Peter Blanchard’s Slavery & Abolition in Early Republican Peru and the works of Alejandro De La Fuente. The work for the course included weekly book responses and readings, a group research project, and two take-home exams.

Students usually spent around five to ten hours every week outside of class on the readings and project. Overall, reviewers highly recommended prospective students to take the course. If you’re interested in African American studies or simply looking for a fun and engaging class to take, then “Blacks in Latin American History and Society” might be the course for you.

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