history ofthe caribbean
School of Humanities
Department of History / Social Studies
P.O. Box 175, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, W.I.
Course Outline
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Title of the course and number : West Indian History - HIST147-04
First Semester : 2014 / 2015
Semester credits : Three (3)
Dates, Time and Location : TR, 12.15pm – 1.30pm in KIA-NE1.
West Indian History : This course is a survey study of the historical processes that have contributed to the molding of the Caribbean from earliest times into its present-day form. This course is designed to provide an interpretative framework for the study of Caribbean history. Bearing in mind the amount of time and space to be covered, the class will focus on major historical periods, general themes, and the most significant people and events.
Pre-requisites : none
How the course is organized: This course is a blended course. Face to face sessions (F2F) will be held every Tuesday 12.15pm – 1.30pm in KIA-NE1, while students are expected to participate fully in the comprehensive online component which will also provide course material, readings, videos, quizzes and assignments.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE/COURSE RATIONALE
This course serves as a core requirement within the History / Social Studies department, as well as a general educational component in this university. The aim of this course is to give students a broad but comprehensive overview of Caribbean history. Owing to the historiography, emphasis will be placed on the former British colonies, however students will also be exposed to developments in the Spanish, French and Dutch Caribbean.
Using this information they will be aided in the analysis of how these processes have impacted on the construction of Caribbean society. The course is expected to engender an appreciation of Caribbean people, history and space, and foster a deeper understanding of some of the challenges we face as a region.
GOALS/AIMS
Important goals/aims of this course is the
Department of History / Social Studies
P.O. Box 175, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, W.I.
Course Outline
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Title of the course and number : West Indian History - HIST147-04
First Semester : 2014 / 2015
Semester credits : Three (3)
Dates, Time and Location : TR, 12.15pm – 1.30pm in KIA-NE1.
West Indian History : This course is a survey study of the historical processes that have contributed to the molding of the Caribbean from earliest times into its present-day form. This course is designed to provide an interpretative framework for the study of Caribbean history. Bearing in mind the amount of time and space to be covered, the class will focus on major historical periods, general themes, and the most significant people and events.
Pre-requisites : none
How the course is organized: This course is a blended course. Face to face sessions (F2F) will be held every Tuesday 12.15pm – 1.30pm in KIA-NE1, while students are expected to participate fully in the comprehensive online component which will also provide course material, readings, videos, quizzes and assignments.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE/COURSE RATIONALE
This course serves as a core requirement within the History / Social Studies department, as well as a general educational component in this university. The aim of this course is to give students a broad but comprehensive overview of Caribbean history. Owing to the historiography, emphasis will be placed on the former British colonies, however students will also be exposed to developments in the Spanish, French and Dutch Caribbean.
Using this information they will be aided in the analysis of how these processes have impacted on the construction of Caribbean society. The course is expected to engender an appreciation of Caribbean people, history and space, and foster a deeper understanding of some of the challenges we face as a region.
GOALS/AIMS
Important goals/aims of this course is the