This course introduces students to literary elements on the page with discussion of major theories and debates within the study of Caribbean literature and culture with a particular focus on the idea of “Chaos” (Braithwaite, Benitez-Rojo, Suzanne Césaire, Hopkinson, Browne, etc.). We will read novels, plays, poetry, and examine art and film that address the region’s unprecedented historical losses alongside its regenerative cultural production (i.e. Carnival, hip hop, ecotourism) to show how this flux shapes the modern Caribbean. We will survey and analyze how creatives construct both realist and speculative images that interrogate slavery, colonialism, extraction, and their afterlives into the future.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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Christine Thomas
4.2
51 reviews
Thomas Christian
5.0
3 reviews
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RGST116B . Thomas C M 6 Months Ago

Reading intensive class but clear expectations and fair grading. You get 2 attempts at weekly quizzes + she makes you do an outline for midterm and final. Sweet and funny, and clearly knowledgable when answering questions. Everything is on canvas and she makes it clear where to find resources. Even offers extra credit. Take it if you like religion!

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RGST116B . Thomas C M 6 Months Ago

Christine was super sweet and funny, and clearly knowledgable when answering questions. Class was interesting and lectures were informative. Canvas page had everything you possibly needed, and she made sure to provide all the resouces for tests. 2 tries on weekly quizzes + extra credit + clear expectations = pretty easy. lots of reading though

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RS24 . Thomas C M 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

I took this class because nothing else was available, but Im glad I did. I learned more about religion and the content of lectures was really engaging. She doesn't want the class to be stressful, and it wasn't. If you follow the rubric its almost impossible to not get an A. 2 papers, 2 weekly reading and lecture quizzes and a weekly assignment.

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Professor Thomas was always engaging and funny during lecture. Her motto is to get her students working, but not stressed, and she certainly does that. She got me really interested in a religious studies I wound up picking because it was all that was left pass 3. If you see one of her classes, take it.

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RGST116B . Thomas C M 2 Years Ago

Easy grader who gives lots of extra credit opportunities. The material may be confusing at times and there is a hefty amount of reading but overall would take again.

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RGST116 . Thomas C M 2 Years Ago

I really enjoyed taking this class with Professor Thomas. The class itself is not super interesting, especially if you do not already have an understanding of religion, but she made it engaging. She is an easy grader and gives 100% on quizzes even if you fail because she cares more about you being there. Show up and you'll get a good grade!

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