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ABC 223: The Caribbean

3 credits

This course covers the main topics, themes, and debates in Caribbean history from the period just before the Spanish invasion to the political and social upheavals of the twentieth century. Topics include European colonialism (Spanish, French, and English), plantation slavery, abolition movements, ethnic relations, migration, revolutions, natural disasters and tourism. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:Humanities)

Learning Goals

Our goals are to challenge existing assumptions, encourage critical thinking and gain a deeper understanding of the human experience in the Caribbean.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

The Caribbean
0101-223-001 M. Oelze Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 am - 11:50 am GC - NEX 155 3

 
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