This course traverses the intricate cultural mosaics at the crossroads of national divides, from the bustling U.S.-Mexico border to the significant boundaries of Europe and Asia. This course not only maps the intersection of cultural traditions, political strife, and economic interactions but also delves into the very concepts of border, frontier, margin, and limit. It contemplates these notions as critical frameworks for understanding the personal experiences inherent in multicultural societies, where individuals continually navigate the frontiers of cultural identities. Through this exploration, the course reveals the constant negotiations at the borders of diverse societies, offering profound insights into the global human condition.
Jesús m. del valle
Jesús M. Del Valle Vélez is a Puerto Rican, Spanish and American writer, scholar and professor living in Segovia. He holds a PhD in Humanities from Carlos III University of Madrid as well as two Master’s degrees in Cultural Management and Cultural Heritage from the same institution. As cofounder of a Cultural NGO, from 2008-2018, he has organized various international conferences and events on Gender and Diaspora on Caribbean and Latin American Culture. As professor he has taught courses, in various levels and institutions, such as Spanish, Writing Skills, English, Contemporary History of Spain and History of Science.
