People and Culture of Haiti

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This course is a survey of the sociopolitical, cultural, racial, and economic processes that have shaped the formation of modern Haiti. Particular focus will be on the role of St.Domingue in the emerging world capitalist economy during the 17th century, the Haitian Revolution, the U.S. Occupation (1915-34), the Duvalier Regime (1956-86), and the social and cultural institutions in contemporary Haiti. This course is the same as ANT 3115 and SOC 3115. Students will receive credit for BLS 3115, ANT 3115, or SOC 3115.