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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2004-2005 | |||
Caribbean Studies Courses
CRB 100 CRB 500 CRB 501 CRB 502
CRB 100 Caribbean Studies: Introduction to the Caribbean Lect: 3 hrs. This course will focus on the similarities in historical development of the different societies in the Caribbean region; and of the common institutional structures and challenges that persist, despite the diversity of language and culture, race, ethnicity and religion. The course will examine the relationship between physical resources and social, economic and political developments, within the colonial and neocolonial context, and the resulting systems of inequality. (LL)
CRB 500 Caribbean Studies: Families in the Caribbean Lect: 3 hrs. The Caribbean region is composed of peoples from different geographic and cultural areas of the world. This course will explore the major historical influences which define the present diverse structure and composition of families within the Caribbean region. It will examine how these structures have changed in response to globalization, the declining influence of religion, shifts in migration, changes in economic conditions and state policies, and in gender, race and ethnic relations. (UL)
CRB 501 Caribbean Studies: Caribbean Peoples and Racism in Canada Lect: 3 hrs. The immigration of Caribbean peoples to Canada will be analysed within the context of Canadian immigration laws and practices, labour market demands, and institutional responses to racial and ethno-cultural diversity. The major focus of the course will be on the establishment and growth of the Caribbean population in Canada, including employment, business and settlement patterns, changes to family structure, development of Caribbean organizations and community development activities, and issues of systemic and individual racism. (UL)
CRB 502 Caribbean Studies: Cultural Traditions in the Caribbean Lect: 3 hrs. This course analyzes the evolution and social significance of cultural traditions in the Caribbean, leading to an understanding of contemporary popular traditions. The course examines the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of the area, as a source of distinct cultural traditions; the impact of foreign influences; and the export of Caribbean cultural forms to the international area. (UL)