Admission requirements
To be a registered student of the Research Master Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Description
This course focuses on the cultural and social realities of the Caribbean region, putting special emphasis – but not exclusively — on the reality of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), as well as the countries historically linked to the Netherlands (Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius, and Suriname). Also attention will be given to archaeological work which has been recently carried out in that region by Leiden archaeologists.
Course objectives
Ability to understand complex long-term historical processes in which cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and political factors prove to be determinant.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Working group activities.
Assessment method
Contribution to discussion and a paper.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used to post all the necessary information about the course (programme, time tables, announcements, etc.). Also announcements will be posted on interesting activities (such as Conferences, workshops, expositions, etc.), which are related to the themes analyzed during the course.
Reading list
Richard S. Hillman and Thomas J. D’Agostino (eds). Understanding the Contemporary Caribbean. Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-58826-663-7.
And a list with articles which will be later announced at Blackboard.
Registration
Register via uSis.
Registration A la Carte.
Registration Contractonderwijs.
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply
Contact information
Dr. P.J.J. Meel. E-mail: p.j.j.meel@hum.leidenuniv.nl. Tel. 071-527 2654.
Remarks
Presence required.