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AFRSTY 225 The Origins of Caribbean Civilizations

3 Credit(s)

This course explores Caribbean society from the Columbian era to the period of emancipation. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it focuses on the foundations of Caribbean civilizations in the English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking areas of the region. Special emphasis is given to the rise of African communities in the New World. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Distribution Area: World Cultures | Diversity Area: International