HIST 92.01 Caribbean History: 1898 to the present
This course surveys the major issues that have shaped Caribbean society from the late 19th-century to the present, including: imperialism, urbanization, migration and globalization, struggles for national independence, the transition from plantation to tourism-based economies, and the global spread of Caribbean popular culture. Our readings and discussions will focus on the historical trajectories of Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and the Dominican Republic using historical scholarship, music, literature, film, and personal narratives.
Instructor
Campbell
Cross Listed Courses
AAAS 061
Department-Specific Course Categories
Class of 2023 and Before Major Dist: AALAC; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major Dist: Latin America and the Caribbean, modern.