ANTH 246 - Rum, Rasta, and Revolution

3 Credit(s)

The Caribbean region is known for its crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and, most of all, cultural diversity. It is the region that gave birth to Calypso, Reggae, and Santería, where dreadlocked Rastafarians live alongside modern-day witches (brujas) and Voudou priests who claim to have the power to raise the dead. The region’s key place in the history of the African slave trade and European colonialism infused it with a mixture of West African, Native American, European, and East Indian cultural traditions. This course introduces students to the tremendous cultural diversity of the Caribbean region and gives them an opportunity to understand the historical processes that made the region what it is today.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.