FAQ

What will be the primary method of instruction?

This is a hybrid course. That means that we will have both face to face and remote/online meetings. The first module will be entirely remotely. We will begin to have face to face meetings in module II. The course, however, is entirely available on Canvas. Here you can find a detailed schedule of our meetings.

What is the student cap for this course?

There is no student cap for this course.

What are the attributes of this course?

Humanities
Diverse perspectives
Caribbean and Latin American Studies
Gender Studies
Writing Enhanced Course

How much will I have to read?

This is an Upper- level course that, on average we will read 150 pages per week. There are weeks that we will read around 200 pages. Plan to expend between 4-5 hours of reading per week. For a complete list of the course's readings, please visit the Schedule of Readings section on this website or visit the course page on Canvas.

What do I have to read before the first day of classes?

You will have to read the following:

Hoffnung-Garskof, Jesse. 2019. Racial migrations: New York City and the revolutionary politics of the Spanish Caribbean, 1850-1902. Prologue and chapters 1-3.

How much will I have to write for this course?

This course will require you to write around 45 pages. The writing assignments are scattered throughout the semester.

What are the academic requirements for this course?

The academic requirements for this course are the following:

Attendance & Participation
Canvas Discussion Forums
Book Reviews (2)
Historiographical Essay
Research Narrative

Where I can find the Syllabus?

The syllabus is available on the course page on Canvas.

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