Certificate Program in Cuban Studies

The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (ICCAS) at the University of Miami is proud to open enrollment for the upcoming CUBAN STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM to be held from May 14 until June, 6 2013 (see the attached syllabus for more information). This high-level program is designed for professionals and others interested in Cuba and its future. Our programs expert instructors use a multi-disciplinary approach to reflect Cubas past and address Cubas present and future issues. The program creates an ideal atmosphere for participants to interact, exchange ideas, and think innovatively about the challenges and opportunities awaiting Cuba. The fee for the certificate program is $395, which includes the recommended books for the course. The main professors for the course are Jose Azel, Pedro Roig, and Jaime Suchlicki. The course will also include the participation of guest lecturers. The Program for Spring 2013 includes eight sessions, from 6:30 8:30 PM at Casa Bacardi: Tues, May 14: Course Introduction, Dr. Azel and the Historical Background, Dr. Suchlicki Thurs, May 16: The Cuban Revolution, Dr. Suchlicki Tues, May 21: The Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Pedro Roig, Esq. Thurs, May 23: Cubas Leadership and the Cuban Armed Forces, Pedro Roig, Esq. Tues, May 28: Cubas Civil Society and the Opposition Thurs, May 30: Cubas Economy and the Cuban Diaspora, Dr. Azel Tues, June 4: Central and Eastern European Transitions, Dr. Azel Thurs, June 6: Transitional Challenges and Opportunities in Cuba, Dr. Azel Due to limited places, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please contact Ms. Jennifer Hernandez at 305-284-5386 or j.hernandez35@miami.edu for more information and to register. Casa Bacardi, ICCAS is located at 1531 Brescia Ave. Coral Gables, FL

Professors: Jose Azel, Pedro Roig, and Jaime Suchlicki

Syllabus: Cubas Past, Present, and Future

University of Miami Spring 2013

COURSE OBJECTIVE This 8-session course is designed to provide each student with an overview of Cubas contemporary history. We will also look at the various future scenarios of a Cuba under Raul Castro (succession), how long it may last, and what the future government of Cuba without a Castro could look like (possible transition). Additionally, we will examine what possible role the Cuban Diaspora could play in Cubas political, economic, and social development and explore governing ideas for post-Castro Cuba. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1) demonstrate critical analysis of contemporary Cuba and its key players and 2) anticipate what might happen in Cuba after the Castros and their contemporaries are gone. PROVIDED WORKS All the material below will be provided at no additional cost. 1) Suchlicki, Jaime. Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond. 5th ed. 2002. Brasseys, Inc. 2) Azel, Jos. Maana in Cuba: The Legacy of Castroism and Transitional Challenges for Cuba. 2010. AuthorHouse.

Cubas Past, Present and Future

You are encouraged to read all assigned readings before class and to more fully engage in the class discussion Tuesday, May 14: Introduction and the Historical Background Lecturer, Dr. Jose Azel Lecturer, Dr. Jaime Suchlicki Thursday, May 16: The Cuban Revolution Lecturer, Dr. Jaime Suchlicki Tuesday, May 21: The Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis Lecturer, Pedro Roig, Esq.

COURSE SCHEDULE Tuesday: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Past Present Future

Thursday, May 23: Cubas Leadership and the Cuban Armed Forces Lecturer , Pedro Roig, Esq. Tuesday, May 28: Cubas Civil Society and the Opposition Video and Lecture Thursday, May 30: Cubas Economy and the Cuban Diaspora Lecturer, Dr. Jose Azel Tuesday, June 4: Central and Eastern European Transitions Lecturer, Dr. Jose Azel Thursday, June 6: Transitional Challenges and Opportunities in Cuba Lecturer, Dr. Jose Azel