Overview
Presentation Topic:
“The Role of Cuban Immigration in Shaping Urban Culture in the United States”
Brief Description: This presentation will explore the historical waves of Cuban immigration to the United States and how these communities have influenced urban culture, particularly in cities like Miami, Tampa, and New York. It will highlight contributions in areas such as music, cuisine, art, business, and politics. The presentation will also examine how Cuban neighborhoods, like Little Havana, have become cultural landmarks that preserve heritage while impacting the broader American identity. Special attention will be given to how Cuban Americans navigate biculturalism and the generational shifts in cultural expression within urban environments.
- Individual research papers must have 1” borders all around, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, include references, conform to copyright laws, and consequently follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7 th Edition format. Therefore, three (2) files should be uploaded; 1) final draft of the research paper; and 2) the recorded presentation. The research paper must contain a minimum of five (5) cited references; with no more than one (1) website citation. Content pages (excluding title and reference page) must minimally number (10) ten and be no more than (15) fifteen. Presentation Evaluation: You are required to present your research/reading analysis findings via an individual RECORDED PowerPoint® presentation; additional media may be used. The presentation will not be longer than fifteen (15) minutes; be explicit and concise. TIPS: Do not read from the slides or note cards (i.e., know your material), proofread for grammatical and/or syntax errors; do not clutter the slide with more than five (5) bullets or talking points. Your job is to inform (transfer learning) the class on your research; and paraphrased where appropriate with the material and theory covered in class.