Black Leaders of Africa and the Caribbean

Catalog description

This course surveys the political ideologies and economic policies of foundational and influential leaders in the Caribbean and Africa. Breaking the regions into four historical moments (late-colonial, post-colonial; Structural adjustments, Post-Neoliberal moment), we examine policies from key political leaders in Africa and the Caribbean that supported, challenged, and/or initiated changes in the global structures of powers. Satisfies Africana Studies major Historical and Geographical Investigations track requirement. Satisfies Historical Thought Ways of Knowing requirement. Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement.