AAST 209 - Society and Politics in the Modern Caribbean, 1838-1970

3 SS, CD, WR
Second Semester. This course discusses the modern Caribbean from the emancipation of the slaves in the British West Indies to the independence and post-independence periods. It explores the post-emancipation social, economic and political problems; the introduction of East Indian indentureship; the later emancipations in the French and Spanish islands; political and economic modernization; the growth of the nationalist movements; independence and neo-colonialism.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 40.
Mr. Millette

Credits: 3 hours