Reading knowledge of Spanish suggested. Analysis of roots of folk religion in Indian, African, and Spanish cultures. Religious syncretisms, popular imagery, and ritual practices. Causes and effects of various kinds of deprivation with emphasis on Black and Puerto Rican society. Survey of Puerto Rican political movements and leaders in Puerto Rican society of New York.
Topics change according to instructor.
Not open to freshmen. Seminar traces development of Pan-Africanism through the 20th century. Analysis of developmental strategies used by Caribbean nations after independence. BLPR 201 or 202 or perm instr. In-depth study of the sociopolitical role of Black church in political struggle of Black people with special emphasis on America.