Academics

The Interdisciplinary Minor in Caribbean Studies is an inter-departmental, integrative curriculum designed to promote a comprehensive study of the complex societies of the multi-linguistic Caribbean.

The Interdisciplinary Minor in Caribbean Studies is an interdepartmental, integrative curriculum designed to promote a comprehensive study of the complex societies of the multi-lingual Caribbean. The student's intellectual abilities are broadened, and the perspectives and insights of several disciplines enrich the learning experience. This minor allows for an open and individuated learning experience that will enable students room and flexibility to diversify their academic programs.

Please review the Caribbean Studies Brochure below:

Caribbean Brochure

REQUIRED COURSES

1. ENGL 056: INTRODUCTION TO CARIBBEAN LITERATURE AND IDEAS

ENGL 225: MODERN CARIBBEAN LITERATURE

ENGL 227: CARIBBEAN GENRES

2. AFRO 163: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN THE CARIBBEAN

3. PHIL 135: AFRO-CARIBBEAN PHILOSOPHY

9 CREDIT HOURS (3 CREDITS EACH) ELECTIVES (3 credits each)

AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES

AFRO 101: COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE THIRD WORLD

ART HISTORY

ARTH 169

BIOLOGY

BIO 328: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

ECONOMICS

ECON 192: INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL POLICY

ECON 175: HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT

ECON 188: THE ECONOMICS OF BLACK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

HISTORY

HIST 005: INTRO TO THE BLACK

DIASPORA I

HIST 006: INTRO TO THE BLACK

DIASPORA II

HIST 016: COLLOQUIUM ON ENSLAVED AND FREE WOMEN IN AFRICAN DIASPORA

HIST 043: COLLOQUIUM ON MUSIC, RESISTANCE AND THE BLACK DIASPORA

HIST 195: RACE RELATIONS IN Latin AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

HI‍ST 161: SEX, GENDER, AND POWER IN THE MAKING OF THE ATLANTIC WORLD

HIST 180: SEMINAR: REPARATIONS ANDTHE LAW

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

HUDV 119: DIVERSE CHILDREN OF COLOR

POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLI SCI 170: GOVT AND POLITICS OFCENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 033: PSYCHOLOGY OF RACE AND RACISM

SOCIOLOGY

SOCI 125: GLOBAL HEALTH: CHALLENGES, RESPONSES AND FUTURE ACTIONS

SOCI 141: CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

SOCI 305: EMPIRES AND COLONIALISM

WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

HAITIAN CREOLE 1

HAITIAN CREOLE II

HAITIAN CREOLE III

HAITIAN CREOLE IV

SPAN075: CONTEMPORARY AFRO-

CUBAN EXPRESSION

SPAN 089: AFRO-HISPANIC PEOPLES AND CULTURES

CARI 100: SENIOR THESIS