AAST 123 - Caribbean Survey: Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic: 1898-1986

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
This course continues its examination of these three Caribbean nations from the mid 20th century to the early 21st century. The class reflects on the nations’ political, social, and cultural contributions while discussing some of its major contradictions and challenges. The course addresses the nations’ independence struggles, systems of governance, and interactions with the global world. We will investigate the various methods individuals have used in recording moments of the past.