HIGE 316 - Central America and the Caribbean

Credits: (3)
Provides an introduction to the history of Central America and the Hispanic Caribbean (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic) since the early nineteenth century. The course explores the dialogue between the “national,” political histories of the independent states that formed after centuries of Spanish colonial rule and the heterogeneous experiences of workers, farmers, peasants, artisans, and slaves. Within this framework, students will gain an understanding of aspects of land and labor systems, gender relations, race and ethnicity, community and class formation, state formation, and religion.