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The Origins of Caribbean Civilizations

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
TBA		 Online 3 $1482 (guest students)
Date
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)

Description

This course explores Caribbean society from the Columbian era to the period of emancipation. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it focuses on the foundations of Caribbean civilizations in the English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking areas of the region. Special emphasis is given to the rise of African communities in the New World.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/13/2026 - 8/20/2026

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Jean Rene

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.