Humanities Initiatives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program

Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development 
$150,000
02/01/2024–01/31/2027 

David Sanchez-Jimenez – Humanities Department 

NYC College of Technology, CUNY project “Enriching the Humanities Curriculum to Embrace Cultural Relevance” will expand course offerings for the minor in Hispanic Studies. The project objectives are (1) the development of five new culturally relevant courses to support the new Hispanic Studies minor; (2) professional development workshops on culturally responsive teaching in the Humanities; and (3) establishment of partnerships with Hispanic studies departments across CUNY. The proposed courses will provide a wide range of enrichment in the humanities through the study of history, linguistics, art, and the social and cultural experiences of the Hispanic/Latinx population. The professional development workshops will engage faculty to discuss issues of inclusivity and diversity in a classroom. This project will establish partnerships with departments across CUNY to help promote our new courses to other campuses and expose more students to culturally relevant courses.