GBL 245 BARBADOS: CULTURE, SPORT AND MEDIA
This interdisciplinary course will explore a wide range of content related to present day Barbados and her proud people. Topics of study include: the history of colonialism and slavery and their influence on Barbados’ present-day society; comparative issues of American and Bajan cultures; ethnic and gender differences existing in Bajan culture; and the impact of the shift from sugar to tourism as it relates to Bajan culture, society and economy. Course emphases will support varied academic interests, including: sport, media, communication, music, tourism, education, gender, race, history, economy, and politics.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into program and completion of
GBL 145
Course Types
Civilization or Society; One ELR unit
Offered
Offered winter.
Notes
Application, acceptance and additional travel fee required. Counts toward minors in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latin American Studies, and African and African-American Studies.