AFRST-205 Haiti and the Caribbean

A broad introduction to Haiti’s history since the slave revolt of 1791 leading to the creation of the Haitian state in 1804. The course examines the historical, political, and geo–political relationships between Haiti and Europe, and between Haiti and its Caribbean and North American neighbors; Haiti’s antislavery impact on the Western hemisphere; the consequences of the U.S. occupation of Haiti; Haiti’s political and economic tragedy of the reign of the Duvaliers (1957-1986); the rise and fall of President Aristide; and finally, the consequences of the tragic earthquake of 2010.

Maximum Enrollment

Proseminar (16)

(Proseminar.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

One course in Africana Studies or consent of instructor

Offered

Spring