1. Social and Cultural Fundaments
of Aruba and the Caribbean
Towards an introduction to Sociology
with Caribbean spices and Aruban flavor

2. Social and Cultural Fundaments of Aruba and the Caribbean
(GE 7)
• Every Tuesdays and Thursdays (block 2)
• From 13.00 – 15.30

3. Contents of the course:
• Towards an introduction to the study of society:
awakening the sociological imagination 1
• Towards an introduction to the study of society:
awakening the sociological imagination 2
• Approaching the uniqueness of the Caribbean
and Aruba: the impact of geography and history
on the emerging culture
• Discovering the ‘roots’ of Aruba by means of the
science of Archeology (excursion and guest
lecture)
• Human social nature and community

4. Contents of the course (2)
• Social-identities: the self and interaction
• Social trend 1: the emerging of new forms of
communities
• Culture and identity: with special focus on Aruba
• Social integration of Aruba (guest lecture)
• Social institutions: the family, religion and
education
• Social stratification: the structure of inequality
• Social trend 2: Migration and integration

5. Literature
See wikispace for the course:
www.caribbean-sociology.wikispaces.com
Here you will find literature list, digital
articles, PowerPoint presentations for the
unit, discussion board,

6. Assessment:
• Examen
• Bonus
• You will receive more information on this

7. Contact teacher:
• e-mail: nadiadresscher@gmail.com
• UA building C.E.C room 9
• 5823901 ext. 240
• Available at office: during weekdays usually
between 8 am to 5 pm