Cotman. “Government & Politics of Central America & the Caribbean” Spring 2011
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Dr. John W. Cotman
POLS 170-01 (CRN 19382)
Government & Politics of Central
America & the Caribbean
Spring 2011
Mon-Wed-Fri 9:10 - 10:00 AM
Douglass Hall Room 0126
Office: Douglass Hall, Room 142
Phone/ Voice Mail: 202.806.6848
E-mail: jcotman@howard.edu
Office Hours: Mon: 10 AM - 1 PM
Wed: 10 AM - Noon
Secretary: Ms. Taylor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines contemporary politics and society in Central America and the Caribbean. We will
look into key issues facing the nation-states and peoples of the region: special problems facing women,
role of political parties, democracy and democratization, foreign policy and impacts of international actors
in the region, politics of environmental decay, dilemmas of instability and authoritarianism, reform and
revolution, politics of "race" and ethnicity, the military, and the political economy of development and
underdevelopment.
Prerequisites
This is an advanced undergraduate research seminar. Students – at a minimum – should have taken
“Introduction to Comparative Politics” (POLS–003) and “International Relations” (POLS–128).
Course Goals
1. To familiarize students with contemporary interdisciplinary scholarship regarding the political challenges
confronting peoples of the Greater Caribbean.
2. To help undergraduate students engage in empirically grounded, theoretically informed and
methodologically aware analysis of state–society relations in the Greater Caribbean.
3. To encourage students to apply the ideas and methods of comparative political analysis to important
domestic and global issues.
4. To approach the class as a collaborative “community of scholars” that facilitates the mastery of class
materials, and respects differences of opinion.
Course Objectives (Students should gain or improve)
1. Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze contemporary social science research on the region – paying
particular attention to theory, method and contending visions of the “good society.”
2. Capacity to write succinct and persuasive book and movie review essays.
3. Capacity to write succinct and persuasive take home essay examinations.
4. Ability to write annotated bibliographies.
5. Ability to write an original research paper of publishable quality.
6. Master the class discussion rubric to develop presentation skills used in scholarly conferences.
7. Integrate knowledge from previous courses to better appreciate the cumulative basis of knowledge.
8. Gain a better understanding of core concepts and issues in the comparative analysis of politics, such as
authoritarianism, culture, democracy, equality, development, justice, political participation, reform,
revolution, race, ethnicity, gender, class, and transnational relations.
Teaching Approach
1. This course utilizes a pedagogy based on graduate seminars. Students are expected to complete assigned
readings before class, and utilize formal class discussion to enhance understanding of course materials.
2. This course requires active participation and consistent work. There is no formal lecturing or passive time
for students.
3. Students receive exam questions at the outset of class as a guide to the course content they are expected
to master.
4. Regular collaboration with the instructor during office hours is crucial for successful class performance.
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Required Course Texts @ Howard University Bookstore
1. John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade and Thomas W. Walker, Understanding Central America: Global
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Forces, Rebellion, and Change, 5 ed., 2010. Westview Press. ISBN: 978-0-8133-4421-8
2. Alex Dupuy, The Prophet and the Power: Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the International Community, and
Haiti, 2007. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 0742538311. $30.95
3. Francisco Goldman, The Art of Political Murder. Who Killed the Bishop? 2007. Grove Press. ISBN:
0802118283. $25.00
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4. Richard S. Hillman and Thomas J. D’Agostino, (eds.). Understanding the Contemporary Caribbean, 2
edition (Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2009) ISBN: 978-1-58826-663-7.
5. Karen Kampwirth, Women and Guerilla Movements: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Chiapas, Cuba. 2002.
Penn State University Press. ISBN: 0271022515. $24.00
6. Ernesto Sagás, Race and Politics in the Dominican Republic. 2000. University Press of Florida. ISBN: 08130-2569-9
7. Linda M. Whiteford and Laurence G. Branch, Primary Health Care in Cuba: The Other Revolution.
2009. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN: 978-0-7425-6635-4
Other Required Readings
1. Sarah A. Blue. “The Erosion of Racial Equality in the Context of Cuba’s Dual Economy,” Latin American
Politics and Society (October 2007). Available as PDF from instructor.
2. David Carey, Jr. & M. Gabriela Torres. “Precursors to Femicide: Guatemalan Women in a Vortex of
Violence,” Latin American Research Review 45:3 (2010): 142–164. Available as PDF from instructor.
3. Henry J, Frundt, “Central American Unions in the Era of Globalization,” Latin American Research
Review 37:3 (2002): 7-53. Available as PDF from instructor.
4. Juliet Hooker, “’Beloved Enemies’: Race and Official Mestizo Nationalism in Nicaragua,” Latin
American Research Review 40:3 (2005): 14-39. Available as PDF from instructor.
5. The Log of Christopher Columbus, translated by Robert H. Fuson, 1987. International Marine
Publishing. ISBN: 0877423164. On loan from instructor.
6. Sharlene Mollett, “Race and Natural Resources Conflicts in Honduras: The Miskito and Garifuna
Struggle for Lasa Pulan,” Latin American Research Review 41:1 (2006): 76-101. Available as PDF from
instructor.
Highly Recommended
1. Miguel Angel Asturias, The President (Waveland Press, Inc., 1997)
2. Jean Bertrand Aristide. Eyes of the Heart: Seeking a Path for the Poor in the Age of Globalization
(Common Courage Press, 2000)
3. Beverly Bell, Edwige Danticat, Walking On Fire: Haitian Women’s Stories of Survival and Resistance.
(Cornell University Press, 2001)
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4. Paul Farmer, The Uses of Haiti, 3 ed., (Common Courage Press, 2005)
5. Fernando Funes, Luis García, Martin Bourque, Nilda Pérez, and Peter Rosset. Sustainable Agriculture
and Resistance: Transforming Food Production in Cuba (Oakland: Food First Books, 2002)
6. Ivelaw L. Griffith & Betty N. Sedoc-Dahlberg, eds. Democracy and Human Rights in the Caribbean
(Boulder: Westview Press, 1997)
7. Jean Grugel, Politics and Development in the Caribbean Basin: Central America and the Caribbean in
the New World Order (Indiana University Press, 1995)
8. Katherine Isbester. Still Fighting: The Nicaraguan Women’s Movement, 1977-2000 (University of
Pittsburgh Press, 2001)
9. Ilja A. Luciak, After the Revolution: Gender and Democracy in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala
(Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press 2001)
10. Oxfam America, 2004. Cuba: Weathering the Storm: Lessons in Risk Reduction from Cuba.
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/newsandpublications/publications/research_reports/pdfs/cuba_hur_
eng.pdf
11. Helen I. Safa. The Myth of the Male Breadwinner: Women and Industrialization in the Caribbean
(Boulder: Westview Press, 1995)
12. Mark Q. Sawyer. Racial Politics in Post-Revolutionary Cuba (New York: Cambridge University Press,
2006)
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13. Miren Uriarte, Cuba: Social Policy at the Crossroads: Maintaining Priorities, Transforming Practice.
2002. Oxfam America. Free PDF available online at www.oxfamamerica.org/publications
14. Thomas W. Walker and Ariel C. Armony (eds.), Repression, Resistance, and Democratic Transition in
Central America (Scholarly Resources, Inc., 2000)
READINGS ON RESERVE AT UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY
1. Also see reserves by Cotman. “Caribbean Political Systems) POLS-222-01.
2. Marx V. Aristide & Laurie Richardson. “Haiti’s Popular Resistance,” NACLA Report on the Americas
27:4 (Jan/Feb 1994): 30-36
3. Cynthia J. Arnson and Johanna Mendelson Forman. “Projecting Democracy in Central America: Old
Wines, New Bottles?” pp. 237-266 in Louis W. Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson
Forman (eds.) Political Parties and Democracy in Central America.
4. Morris J. Blachman and Kenneth E. Sharpe. “The Transitions to ‘Electoral’ and Democratic Politics in
Central America: Assessing the Role of Political Parties,” pp. 33-52 in Louis W. Goodman, William M.
LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.) Political Parties and Democracy in Central America.
5. Rodolfo Cerdas Cruz. “Colonial Heritage, External Domination, and Political Systems in Central
America,” pp. 17-31 in Louis W. Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.)
Political Parties and Democracy in Central America.
6. Christopher I. Clement and Natalie Cherot. "The Neoliberal Crisis in Haiti: 1994 to Present" Paper
presented at the International Studies Association South Annual Conference. Miami, Florida. October
1997
7. John Walton Cotman. 2005. “Caribbean Convergence: Contemporary Cuba-CARICOM Relations” *See
POLS-222-01 reserves]
8. Margaret E. Crahan. “Religion and Democratization in Central America,” pp. 331-353 in Louis W.
Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.) Political Parties and Democracy
in Central America.
9. Louis W. Goodman. “Political Parties and the Political Systems of Central America,” pp. 3-8 in Louis W.
Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.) Political Parties and Democracy
in Central America.
10. Louis W. Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.) Political Parties and
Democracy in Central America. (Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1992)
11. Rafael Hernández. “Three Cubans Talking Baseball: Political Culture, Ideological Debate, and Civil
Society in Cuba,” p. 127-134 in Looking at Cuba: Essays on Culture and Civil Society (University Press
of Florida, 2003)
12. Kim Ives. “Unmaking of a President,” NACLA Report on the Americas 27:4 (Jan/Feb 1994): 16-29
13. Jean Jean-Pierre. “Tenth Department,” NACLA Report on the Americas 27:4 (Jan/Feb 1994): 41-45
14. Michael Manley. A New Agenda for U.S.-Caribbean Relations (Washington: TransAfrica Foreign Policy
Institute, November 1995)
15. Richard L. Millett. “Politicized Warriors: The Military and Central American Politics,” pp. 53-75 in Louis
W. Goodman, William M. LeoGrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman (eds.) Political Parties and
Democracy in Central America.
16. Catherine Orenstein. “What Do Haitians Want from the U.S.?” NACLA Report on the Americas 27:4
(Jan/Feb 1994): 26-27
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Art of Political Murder review essay
2. Log of Christopher Columbus review essay
3. Two meetings with instructor
4. Examination #1
5. Examination #2
6. Annotated Bibliography for research paper
7. Research Paper
8. Class presentation of readings
9. Attendance
10. Participation
% of Grade
5.0%
5.0%
2.5%
20.0%
20.0%
7.5%
15.0%
20.0%
2.5%
2.5%
(pts.)
(10)
(10)
(05)
(40)
(40)
(15)
(30)
(40)
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The Art of Political Murder Review Essay
Read the book The Art of Political Murder. Who Killed the Bishop? Write a 1000-word essay on your
impressions of the book and why you think I assigned it. Essay Deadline: Monday January 24.
Log of Christopher Columbus Review Essay
Read the book The Log of Christopher Columbus. Write a 1000-word essay on your impressions of the
book and why you think I assigned it. Essay Deadline: Friday March 25.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Howard University's attendance policy reads as follows:
"All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly. Students who are absent from
classes [...] are held responsible, nevertheless, for the entire work of the course. Members of the faculty
will hold students responsible for regular and prompt class attendance."
Students allowed one absence without penalty. Attendance counts 2.5% of your grade or 5 points:
3 absences or less: 5 points
4 absences: 2.5 points
5 absences or more: 0 points
Absence is defined as missing class or arriving after 9:15 AM. Policy strictly enforced!
PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to have read and be prepared to discuss assigned materials. Readings are to be
brought to class whether or not you are a discussion leader. Students will be penalized for not being in
class to lead assigned class discussions, or for not being prepared to lead class discussions. Students will
also be penalized for not bringing assigned readings to class. Participation is worth 2.5% of your grade, or
5 points.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All work is due no later than the deadlines printed on this syllabus. All work must be turned in no later
than the end of my office hours or the end of class on the date indicated to receive credit. Exceptions to
this policy will be made only with prior approval. Unless you obtain an extension from me in person prior
to a deadline no credit will be given for late assignments. Extensions will not be granted over the phone.
As a rule, I do not give incompletes. If you are having difficulty with an assignment or making a deadline
see me as early as possible.
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATES
Those students who expect to graduate this spring are to perform at the same level of excellence
required of all my students. Political Science majors who receive a grade less than “C” in this class will not
be eligible for graduation. Students from other departments should familiarize themselves with the
appropriate minimum grade requirements for graduation. Prospective graduates whose performance in
this class is not at the minimum necessary to graduate will not receive any special consideration. If you
plan to graduate, do the work!
PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING
Students must abide by Howard's Academic Code of Student Conduct:
Howard University is a community of scholars composed of faculty and students both of whom must hold the
pursuit of learning and search for truth in the highest regard. Such regard requires adherence to the goal of
unquestionable integrity and honesty in the discharge of teaching and learning responsibilities. Such regard
allows no place for academic dishonesty regardless of any seeming advantage or gain that might accrue from
such dishonesty. To better assure the realization of this goal any student enrolled for study at the University
may be disciplined for the academic infractions defined below.
Definitions of Academic Infractions
1. Academic cheating —any intentional act(s) of dishonesty in the fulfillment of academic course or program
requirements. This offense shall include (but is not limited to) utilization of the assistance of any additional
individual(s), organization, document, or other aid not specifically and expressly authorized by the instructor or
department involved. (Note: This infraction assumes that with the exception of authorized group assignments
or group take home assignments, all course or program assignments shall be completed by an individual
student only without any consultation or collaboration with any other individual, organization, or aid.)
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2. Plagiarism —to take and pass off intentionally as one’s own the ideas, writings, etc. of another without
attribution (without acknowledging the author).
I expect students who witness cheating to confidentially inform me. I will handle the matter from there.
Those who cheat or plagiarize can expect -- at a minimum -- to fail this course.
Howard University Compliance with Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Howard University is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all students. In
accordance with this policy, students in need of accommodations due to a disability should contact the Office
of the Dean for Special Student Services (202-238-2420; tsamuels@howard.edu) for verification and
determination of reasonable accommodations as soon as possible after admission and at the beginning of
each semester as needed.
Teaching–Learning Environment
To maintain the integrity of the learning environment all students are expected to refrain from: tardiness,
eating in class, unexcused absences, talking during class presentations, class disruptions, and bringing
uninvited guests without the instructor’s prior approval. Use of the following in class is prohibited: cell phones,
beepers/pagers, MP3 players. Use of recording devices, laptop computers and iPads must be approved in
advance on a case–by–case basis.
GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH PAPER & ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Each student is required to write an original research paper upon approval of the topic by the
instructor. Topic must be approved by Wednesday January 26. Each student will provide an annotated
bibliography (see details p. 6). Bring six books/scholarly articles for the annotated bibliography on the
approved topic to my office no later than Monday February 14. The annotated bibliography with a
minimum of six books/scholarly articles is due no later than Monday February 28. The first draft of the
paper is to be reviewed during regular office hours no later than Wednesday March 23.
Research papers are to be no more than thirty typed, double-spaced pages (plus final bibliography).
Note: final bibliography attached to research paper need not be annotated. Research papers will be
turned in no later than Monday April 18. To receive credit for this assignment you must have the topic
approved, bring in the six books/articles, turn in the annotated bibliography, have the draft reviewed, and
turn in the final draft on schedule.
Research Papers
Grading Criteria:
1) Begin with a one-page summary of your work. Succinctly present your themes, hypotheses, and
findings. [3 pts.]
2) Your normative/ideological and theoretical perspective. [3 pts.]
3) Methodology employed. [1 pt.] [See Betty Zisk, Political Research: A Methodological Sampler on
reserve under Cotman. "Approaches to Comparative Politics"]
4) The logic of your argument. Is it consistent? [8 pts.]
5) Sources of evidence. Does your evidence supports your conclusions? [8 pts.]
6) Substantive, theoretical & methodological connections between your paper & class readings. [3 pts.]
7) Suggest issues & hypotheses which future research on your topic should address & recommend the
most promising methodological and theoretical approaches. [1 pts]
8) Proper grammar, punctuation and spelling are essential and will affect your grade. Please refer to The
Chicago Manual of Style [3 pts]
Total Points = 30 [grading guide in parentheses]
If you have difficulty with assignment please see me as early as possible!
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VIRUS ALERT: Students often report problems producing their papers due to computer viruses at
Howard University computer labs. Save all notes & drafts of your paper until after you have handed it in.
Make up at least two electronic backups of your paper. Be certain to use only computers that have
updated anti-virus programs and have been checked for viruses before you use them. I refuse to accept
papers on electronic storage media. I may accept them by fax or via the Internet, but you must make
special arrangements during my office hours to use these two options. It is your responsibility to hand in
your paper as scheduled. The excuse “I lost my paper in the computer” will not be accepted.
Annotated Bibliography
Write a short passage - no more than one paragraph - summarizing the material in the book or article that
you will be using in your paper. See sample below:
Collier, David.
1991. "The Comparative Method: Two Decades of Change," pp. 7-31 in Dankwart A. Rustow and
Kenneth Paul Erickson (eds.), Comparative Political Dynamics: Global Research Perspectives. New
York: HarperCollins Publishers.
Provides methodological guidelines for the research design. Appropriateness of in-depth
comparative study with small-N and "comparable" cases.
Cotman, John Walton.
1992. "Cuba and the Grenada Revolution: Impact and Limits of Cuban International Aid Programs."
Ph.D. Dissertation, Boston University, 1992.
Appendices provide most detailed summary available of aid and cooperation programs between Cuba
and Grenada's PRG. Lists potential areas of cooperation between CARICOM states and Cuba.
1993a."Cuba and the CARICOM States: The Last Decade," pp. 145-164 in Donna Rich Kaplowitz (ed.),
Cuba's Ties to a Changing World. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner.
Overview of CARICOM-Cuba relations, especially since 1983. Details convergence up to June
1992. Initial assessment of impact of Cuba's new economic policy on relations with anglophone
Caribbean.
1993b. The Gorrión Tree: Cuba and the Grenada Revolution. New York: Peter Lang Publishing.
Comprehensive illustration of the economic benefits Grenada received from its relations with
Cuba. Limits of the relationship prior to collapse of Grenada Revolution, and major transformations
currently underway in Cuba.
Deere, Carmen Diana.
1991. "Cuba's Struggle for Self-Sufficiency," Monthly Review 43:3 (July-August): 55-73.
Eyewitness account of impact of collapse of Soviet bloc on Cuban economy, and policy responses
from Havana.
Deere, Carmen Diana et al.
1990. In the Shadows of the Sun: Caribbean Development Alternatives and U.S. Policy. Boulder. CO:
Westview Press.
Excellent overview of the socioeconomic crisis of the Caribbean in the 1980s. Provides data and
measures I can use to operationalize state fiscal crises, and domestic capital accumulation crises.
Eckstein, Susan
1991. "How Consequential Are Revolutions? The Latin American Experience," pp. 309-351 in Dankwart
A. Rustow and Kenneth Paul Erickson (eds.), Comparative Political Dynamics: Global Research
Perspectives. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
State of the art small-N, cross-national comparative case study of political economy that employs
aggregate economic data. Incorporate its method into my work.
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GUIDELINES FOR LEADING CLASS DISCUSSIONS
It is absolutely essential that students do the required readings prior to class and be prepared to
discuss and critique them. To facilitate this students will be asked to be discussion leaders for
readings. Be prepared to lead a 15-20 minute discussion. Be sure to incorporate questions to
stimulate class participation. You must provide the class with legible written outlines of the points
you wish to discuss. Maximum length of outlines is three type–written pages. These are to be
handed out at the beginning of class.
NOTE: Since all students are expected to have finished the assigned readings, your summary of the
contents will not exceed one page of the handout. All class handouts should be formatted as
outlines, with references to specific pages and passages. USE THE RUBRIC BELOW:
1.
Summarize main themes, hypotheses & conclusions. [No more than 1 page]
2a. Normative Perspective: view of just society, right vs. wrong, good vs. evil
2b. Political Ideology: liberalism, for example
2c. Theoretical Model: modernization, for example
3.
Methods used: for example, survey research, participant observation, multivariate statistics. Revisit
your research methods text & use it.
4.
Readability: ease of reading, familiarity of vocabulary, level of audience, does it keep your
attention, have good illustrations, use charts & tables effectively, etc.
5.
Cite Major Argument. Is it logical?: Direct us to the passages where key argument is most fully
developed.
6.
Sources: are sources credible, biased, appropriate for research question being asked?
7.
Best Evidence. Does it support the major argument? Find the most compelling evidence.
8.
Devil’s Advocate: Use the best evidence cited above to reach a conclusion contrary to the author’s.
Hint: look at the evidence from a different normative/ ideological/ theoretical perspective.
9.
New Facts/ Interpretations: Give one example of something you learned.
10. Make Connections to class readings:
a. Who else writes about the same topic?
b. Who else uses the same theory or criticizes the theory used?
c. Who else uses the same methods to generate and analyze data, or criticizes the methods used?
11. Significant Contribution to your knowledge?
12. Future Research: If you were to conduct research on the same topic:
a. What hypotheses & research questions would you investigate and why?
b. What theoretical models would you use and why?
c. What methods would you use to obtain data and analyze it and why?
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Readings & Assignments Schedule
1) M Jan 10: First Day of Class. Review Syllabus
- The Art of Political Murder
- Assign class readings
2) W Jan 12: Introduction
- Film: "Romero”- Part 1 Media Center/UGL Room 140
- The Art of Political Murder
- Assign class readings
- Receive questions for exam #1
3) F Jan 14: Introduction
- Film: "Romero"- Part 2. Media Center/UGL Room 140
- The Art of Political Murder
- Assign class readings
x) M Jan 17:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. No Class
4) W Jan 19: Introduction
- Film: "Romero"- Part 3. Media Center/UGL Room 140
- The Art of Political Murder
5) F Jan 21: Introduction
- Discuss the film: "Romero”
- Discuss the book The Art of Political Murder
6) M Jan 24: Central America Overview
- Booth: Chapters 1 _______________
2 ________________
- The Art of Political Murder review essay due
7) W Jan 26: Central America: Common History & Costa Rica
- Booth: Chapters 3 _______________
4 ________________
- Research Paper Topic Due
8) F Jan 28: Central America: Nicaragua & El Salvador
- Booth: Chapters 5 _______________
6 ________________
- Last Day for 1st meeting with instructor
9) W Feb 2: Central America: Guatemala & Honduras
- Booth: Chapters 7 _______________
8 ________________
10) F Feb 4:
Central America: Political Participation, Political Attitudes & Democracy
- Booth: Chapter 9 _______________
11) M Feb 7: Central America: Power, Democracy & US Policy/ Reflections & Projections
- Booth: Chapters 10 _______________ 11 ________________
12) W Feb 9: Central America: Race, Mestizo Nationalism & Natural Resource Conflicts
- Hooker
_____________________________________
- Mollett
________________ ________________
13) F Feb 11: Central America: Unions in the Era of Globalization
- Frundt
________________ ________________
14) M Feb 14: Central America: Precursors to Femicide
- Carey & Torres:
________________ ________________
- Deadline six books/scholarly articles for annotated bibliography
15) W Feb 16: Central America: Gender & Revolution
- Kampwirth: Introduction ________________ ________________
16) F Feb 18: Central America: Gender & Revolution in Nicaragua
- Kampwirth: Chapter 1________________ ________________
**) M Feb 21: No Class. Presidents’ Day
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17) W Feb 23: Central America: Gender & Revolution in El Salvador
- Kampwirth: Chapter 2 ________________ ________________
18) F Feb 25: Central America: Gender& Rebellion in Chiapas, Mexico
- Kampwirth: Chapter 3 ________________ ________________
19) M Feb 28: Central America: Rethinking Gender, Revolution & Rebelllion
- Kampwirth: Chapter 4 __________________________________
- Annotated Bibliography Due
20) W Mar 2: Central America: Social Origins of Central American Guerillas
- Kampwirth: Appendix ___________________________________
21) F Mar 4: Central America – Take Home Examination Review Session
22) M Mar 7: The Caribbean: “Introduction- One”
- Examination #1 Central America Due
- Film: "Sugar Cane Alley”- Part 1 Media Center/UGL Room 140
23) W Mar 9: The Caribbean: “Introduction- Two”
- Film: "Sugar Cane Alley”- Part 2 Media Center/UGL Room 140
- The Log of Christopher Columbus
- Receive questions for exam #2
**) F Mar 11:
Charter Day. No Class.
24) M Mar 21: The Caribbean: “Introduction- Three”
- Film: "Sugar Cane Alley”- Part 3 Media Center/UGL Room 140
- The Log of Christopher Columbus
25) W Mar 23: The Caribbean: The Log of Christopher Columbus
- Discuss the book The Log of Christopher Columbus
- First draft of research paper due
26) F Mar 25: The Caribbean: History & Politics
- Hillman & D’Agostino: Chapters 3 ________________ 4________________
- Log of Christopher Columbus review essay due
27) M Mar 28: The Caribbean: Economics & International Relations
- Hillman & D’Agostino:
Chapters 5 ________________6 _______________
28) W Mar 30: The Caribbean: Women & Development/ Haiti: Part One
- Hillman & D’Agostino:
Chapter 9 ________________
- Dupuy:
Foreword & Preface, Chapter 1 _______________________
29) F Apr 1:
The Caribbean: Haiti Part Two
- Dupuy:
Chapter 2 _______________________
- Dupuy:
Chapter 3 _______________________
30) M Apr 4: The Caribbean: Haiti Part Three
- Dupuy:
Chapter 4 _______________________
- Dupuy:
Chapter 5 _______________________
31) W Apr 6: The Caribbean: Haiti Part Four
- Dupuy:
Chapter 6______________________________________________
32) F Apr 8:
The Caribbean: Race & Politics in Dominican Republic - A
- Sagás:
Chapters Preface & Intro ________________ 1 ________________
- Last day to withdraw from course
33) M Apr 11: The Caribbean: Race & Politics in Dominican Republic - B
- Sagás:
Chapters 2 _____________ 3 ________________ 4 ______________
34) W Apr 13: The Caribbean: Race & Politics in Dominican Republic - C
- Sagás:
Chapters 5 ____________ Conclusion & Appendices ______________
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35) F Apr 15: The Caribbean: Health & Politics in Cuba - A
- Whiteford & Branch: Chapters 1 _____________ 2 ________________
- Last day for 2nd meeting with instructor
36) M Apr 18: The Caribbean: Health & Politics in Cuba - B
- Whiteford & Branch: Chapters 3 _____________ 4 ________________
- Research Papers Due
37) W Apr 20: The Caribbean: Health & Politics in Cuba - C
- Whiteford & Branch: Chapters 5 _____________ 6 ________________
- Final Assignments Due from Prospective Graduates
38) F Apr 22: The Caribbean: Health & Politics in Cuba – D
- Whiteford & Branch: Chapters 7 _____________ 8 ________________
39) M Apr 25: Open
40) W Apr 27: Last Day of Class
- Examination #2 Due