HIST 316 - The African Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean

Institution:

CUNY Medgar Evers College

Subject:

History

Description:

This course will study the involuntary migration of African peoples to the Caribbean and Central and South America. The major themes that have helped to define the unique milieu of peoples of African decent in these societies will be addressed. Case study topics to be covered include, responses to slavery by the African slaves, race and ethnicity, the survival of African cultures, black social movements, and the role of black peoples in the nationbuilding process.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mec.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 270-4900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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