This course is issue oriented, and emphasizes the interrelatedness of historical, economic, social and cultural phenomena from a regional perspective. The Caribbean is a region because of the shared history, production systems, location in the global economy, patterns of cultural and physical background. Within this framework, the course will focus on contemporary issues and debates relevant to understanding the regional basis and diversity of the Caribbean. Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1