Course Title:
The Modern Caribbean
Course Description:
Focuses on the social, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped the character of the Caribbean people. Examines the variety of societies, cultures, and institutions of the region in their historical and contemporary settings, beginning with pre-Colombian cultures, moving through the colonial period, plantation agriculture, slavery, the expansion of U.S. influence, urbanization, economic development models, authoritarian politics, and the contemporary migration of Caribbean people to the United States and Europe.
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Cross-Listed Course 1:
AFR U261
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Repeatable:
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Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Social Science Level 1
Approved course: NU Core-Comparative Study of Cultures
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Diversity
