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; Society; Experiential Learning Requirement; Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies Elective; African and African-American Studies Elective; Latin America Studies Elective
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.