Analyzes the Caribbean as a site of encounters between Native Americans, Europeans and Africans in the early modern Atlantic world. Key themes include indigenous societies; imperialism and settler colonialism; capitalism, piracy and smuggling; voluntary and forced migration; plantation societies, slavery and slave resistance; cross-cultural exchanges and creolization; revolution and abolition.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeGreat professor who clearly knows a lot and is passionate about his work. I took two of his classes - one was the French Revolution and the other a research seminar - and learned a lot in both. Classes are clearly laid out and tests were graded fairly. Really nice guy who strives to help you succeed.
One of my favorite professors! The system of this class was beneficial. He is very educated and kind. Great professor.
One of the only profs who was clear about the grading criteria and we could expect the same thing every week. Have to participate every lecture (once a week) for points; just do the very manageable readings. Midterm + final were an essay on a book of choice, taking him again next qtr! Easy on the eyes and lenient if you've been participating.
Very interesting course content on a region I don't see much about. Weekly lectures and reading on your own, one live discussion a week. He will ask guiding questions to get people to interact and speak up but if something's unclear he'll explain it. Written or oral (15 min) book report on a book of choice. Easy to talk to and really friendly guy.
Dense lectures and a ton of reading. Difficult course, but interesting (if history is your thing). Lectures are a bit dry though.
Prof Covo is amazing! His lectures are easy to follow and slides are very clear (he also posts the slides so it's accessible outside of class) Attendance to section is mandatory but not lecture. Midterm is online and he gives two online quizzes that are very manageable! Would 100% take him again if I have the chance and great for a GE.