Discover the remarkable history, culture and politics of the Caribbean island of Haiti and the extraordinary resilience of its people before, during and since the revolution of 1791-1804.
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Topics will include European settlements; the Haitian Revolution ;the demands made by France for reparations; tensions and conflicts with France, the Dominican Republic and the USA; the cult of personality of François ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier and his son ‘Baby Doc’; and the turbulent politics of the post-Duvalier era. We will explore religion, folklore and the uses and abuses of voudou; the impact of natural disasters on the economy and social stability; and the challenges still faced by Haitians in public health and education services on the island.
What will we cover?
European Settlements
1791-1804 The Haitian Revolution & its aftermath
1821–1844 The Unification of Hispaniola
1800s-1947 Haiti in the post revolution era - the economy and ‘reparations’ to France
1915-1934 Haitian-US relations
1937 The Dominican Republic & the Parsley Massacre
1954-1986 Cults of Personality: The dictatorships of François ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier and Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier
1986-2021 Politics in the post- Duvalier era
Folklore, religion & the uses and abuses of Voudou in politics, culture and society
· The impact of natural disasters on Haiti’s economy and society
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Evaluate the significance of the Haitian Revolution for global history
· Explain the significance of the impact of reparations to France on Haiti’s economy
· Assess the reasons for the Unification of Hispaniola
· Explain the impact of the political policies of the USA and Dominican Republic on Haiti
· Evaluate the impact on Haiti of the dictatorships of François “Papa Doc” Duvalier and Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier
· Explain the ways in which voudou has been ‘weaponized’ in Haitian politics and the role played by different religions in society
· Assess the ways in which environmental factors have impacted on Haiti’s economy and the island’s social stability
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and no prior knowledge is required. An open mind and willingness to contribute to discussions and debates is all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
No other costs. Please bring a pen and notepad if you wish to make notes.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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