HIST 2710A: History of the Caribbean
Winter 2024
Instructor: Professor A. Diptée
Course Description
This course introduces students to key topics that will give historical insight into the creation of the Caribbean. Students will be exposed to scholarly readings as well as literature, film, music, and other forms of popular culture in an effort to critically analyze historical assumptions about the region. Key themes addressed in this course include colonialism, slavery, migration, and imperialism.
Class Format: This is an online course. Each week students will be given access to digital material that elaborates on relevant themes, they will be assigned readings, and will be expected to watch documentaries and listen to songs that convey particular historical narratives and sentiments.
Assessment: Students will be required to complete regular online assignments that engage with the course readings and the audio-visible material available. There will also be two required essays for this course.
Course Material: Readings are comprised of various articles, available through, the Maxwell MacOdrum Library’s electronic reserve management system.
- ALL registered students with valid library cards have access to online library resources at Carleton, including Ares. Further information about accessing e-reserves via Ares can be found at http://www.library.carleton.ca/services/library-reserves-students/e-reserves
Questions? Professor Diptee: audra.diptee@carleton.ca