GBL1450 GBL 1450 Caribbean Culture, Policy and Society: Barbados

This course helps prepare students academically, interculturally, linguistically, and logistically for their short-term global experience. The seminar is offered on campus in the semester prior to the 4 sh global engagement experience. Completion of the pre-departure preparatory seminar is required for participation in GBL 2450 Culture, Policy and Society: Barbados

Credits

1 sh

Future Course Number

1450

Course Types

Society

Offered

• Fall

Course Outcomes

1. Examine the historical roots of poverty in Barbados, the United States, and other Caribbean communities, with a focus on the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and plantation economies.
2. Analyze the impact of systemic racism, discrimination, and social exclusion on the experiences of Afro-Caribbean communities and their connections to the broader African Diaspora
3. Explore the socioeconomic indicators and manifestations of poverty in Barbados and other African Diaspora countries such as the United States, including income inequality, access to education, healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities.
4. Engage in critical discussions on the intersectionality of poverty with other social issues, including gender inequality, environmental degradation, and globalization.
5. Analyze the contributions of Afro-Caribbean activists, scholars, and cultural producers to the discourse on poverty alleviation and social transformation in Barbados, the United States, and beyond.
6. Reflect on personal and ethical implications of studying poverty within the African Diasporic context and explore pathways for meaningful engagement and solidarity with affected communities.