| LAT 131 : History of Dominican Republic |
Professor: Segundo Pantoja
College: Borough of Manhattan Community College |
Semester: Fall 2007
Time:
Section: 981
Credits: 3
Hours: 3 |
Discipline: Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
Level: Undergraduate
Format: Asynch |
Course Description:
Survey course from Tainos to Balaguer. Analysis of Haitian-DR relationship since colonial times. Development of Political and economic characteristics since the 19th century. Study of dictators and US influence. Requires frequent but short compositions based on weekly forums. Required reading: Five books and several articles. Midterm and exam, with opportunity for extra-credit paper. |
Special Requirements:
Familiarity with computers and access to one |
Online Component:
The entire course is online. |
Pre-requisites:
none specified |
