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Students carry Ute culture forward at Ute Mountain Ute school
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has more than 2,000 enrolled members but fewer than 100 fluent Ute speakers remain, highlighting the importance of these classes.
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Crash Course Latin American Literature
Welcome to Crash Course Latin American Literature! In 13 episodes, Curly Velasquez will introduce you to the themes, trends, and movements that have breathed life into Latin American literature for centuries. From Indigenous texts to contemporary novels, we’ll explore how Latin American authors have been shaped by the dynamic cultures, history, and politics around them.
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How has technology influenced literature?
Season 1 Episode 11 | 10m 5s | CC
Science and technology have existed in Latin America since well before Columbus arrived. But how have they impacted literature? In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll trace technological developments from the calendars of the Maya to WWII’s weapons of mass destruction—and uncover the creative ways writers have responded to them.
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