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 Jamaica is a country that provides a unique opportunity for the study of multiculturalism in action. Its national motto is "Out of many, one people". The majority of its peoples are descendants of African slaves and until 1833 when slavery was abolished, the tiny island served as the chief slave market of the Americas. From these tragic beginnings the country has achieved a remarkable transformation into a multi-racial society with considerable social and political harmony and a high degree of religious tolerance. Half of the population lives in urban areas and speaks English or the popular and expressive Creole lingua franca. The country has a vibrant culture, much of which has been exported to all parts of the world. Among the most famous are its reggae music, the carnival, its cuisine, fashion and the Rastafarian way of life. It has also produced or been the original home of internationally recognized heroes which include Marcus Garvey, Granny Nanny, Lucille Mair, Bob Marley and Colin Powell. About one third of the people depend on agriculture but Jamaica is best known for its tourism. Despite its slavery and colonial legacies, Jamaica is a democratic, modern and dynamic country endowed with natural and human recourses and inhabited by a proud and spirited people who strive for excellence in all areas of life, particularly in education. Wellesley students will benefit from the rich cultural traditions of this beautiful and remarkable country |
 
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course information | about Jamaica | preparations for leaving | reflections | contact |
Sara Chin--schin@firstclass.wellesley.edu |