The course will examine the political, economic, and social aspects of Jamaica in the context of the Caribbean region and the rest of the world. Such aspects as the history, language, race, social class, ethnicity, and the impact of the tourist industry on the Island's economy will be explored. 325 Various tensions, dilemmas, and theoretical and policy issues related to the position of Third World countries in the modern world. Questions of urbanization, industrialization, modernization, westernization and economic resource and balance are discussed. Various theories of development and underdevelopment are critically examined.
Special attention is paid to the relationship between Latin America and the United States.
330 A survey of media history and an examination of the effect mass media have on American society. This course will examine the development and impact of print media, radio, television, video, public relations, advertising and electronic services. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of the information society. Cross listed as Communication 330 . The racial, social, and cultural history of Africa in ancient and modern times.