(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College, in partnership with the Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lectureship Program, will present a virtual lecture and discussion featuring Rosina Lozano, author of An American Language: The History of Spanish in the United States, on February 24 at 6:00pm.
The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, is being presented by the College’s Humanities, Social Science, Social Work, and Education Department. The program will be held via Zoom and registration is required. Click here to register.
Lozano’s An American Language revolutionizes one’s understanding of U.S. history. It reveals the origins of Spanish as a language binding residents of the Southwest to the politics and culture of an expanding nation in the 1840s. As the West increasingly integrated into the United States over the following century, struggles over power, identity, and citizenship transformed the place of the Spanish language in the nation. An American Language is a history that reimagines what it means to be an American—with profound implications for today’s society.
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
