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.

Minor in Caribbean Studies

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

Courses List

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)

CHOOSE THREE FROM:

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