CAS 356 Afro-Caribbean Central American Cultures and Identities
Prerequisites: none.
This interdisciplinary course examines the history of colonization and racism, as well as the socio-economic, political, and religious conditions that Afro-Caribbean peoples in Central America have endured since the time of their arrival as part of the slave trade until their most contemporary quests for self-determination. This course explores the diverse cultures of the Afro-Caribbean population, the transnational movements and initiatives linked to this population's struggle for liberation, and the challenges that such struggles have represented to the Central American nation/states. Emphasis will be placed on Afro-Caribbean Central American peoples' cultures, identities, movements, rights, media, gender, and migratory issues.
Preparatory: Completion of lower-division writing requirement and either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor.