THE CARIBBEAN AND ITS DIASPORAS

AFROAMER/HISTORY 347

Course Description

Surveys the history of the Caribbean from the 15th century to the present. Emphasizes the importance of colonialism, commodity-based capitalism, globalization, slavery, and forced labor for the modeling of the region's social, economic, cultural, and political structures. Pay particular attention to the resilient, creative and resourceful ways in which Caribbean people have responded to these adverse conditions. Examine the circumstances that have shaped migrations from the region to the United States and Canada during the 20th and 21st centuries. Study how these diasporic communities have created social spaces in these two countries that have remained closely linked to the Caribbean through economic, political, and filial networks.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.33

7.15% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.48%

5.75% from Historical

A Rate

56.06%

81.26% from Historical

Class Size

13.4% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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