HST 325 - Caribbean Hist,Society & Cult

Institution:

Sage College of Albany

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Description:

This course surveys Caribbean peoples, society and cultures from the period of Plantation Experience to the contemporary period. It studies the Caribbean in historical change, US relations with Caribbean people, migrations and emigrations within and outside of the Caribbean, Caribbean lifestyles, and the Caribbean Diaspora. Further, the course examines the role of race, color, class and gender in Caribbean society; distinct cultural values in Religion and the Arts; associations and empowerment of people; issues in Caribbean identities, ideology, family life; urban and rural work. The focus of the course is on implications of historical change, significance of tourism in Caribbean society, implications of emigration on Caribbean development and issues in everyday life. Finally, the course examines Haiti and Cuba as case studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sage.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 292-1717

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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