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The University of the West Indies FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilisation

UNIFIED COURSE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS Semester 1: 2021-2022

Welcome to Caribbean Civilisation: FOUN 1101. We, the regional teaching teams, look forward to your participation during this semester! This Guide provides you with a road map to each component of the course. The course is described and the objectives outlined. Each topic and the accompanying schedule of delivery will communicate what will be explored on a weekly basis. The design of the overall assessment of the Course is clearly presented to assist you in understanding the expectations and also to enable you to establish a plan of action to successfully manage the Course. There is also a rubric detailing how the marks are allocated and the expected dates of submission. This course guide then, is the document that serves as your reference, explaining all you need to know regarding the structure of the course. As you know, open and constant communication is critical to success in the learning environment. We therefore urge you to ensure that you play your part to develop and maintain a very interactive relationship with your Campus Course coordinator and your tutor. We all can be reached via the course messaging system located online or at our main email contact - [email protected]. Thank you for your commitment as your Caribbean Civilisation team works to make FOUN 1101 a meaningful learning experience. Dr. Debbie McCollin Regional Coordinator

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COURSE OUTLINE Course Rationale and Description

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Course Aims and Objectives

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Course Orientation

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Course Content

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Course Delivery

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Netiquette and Course Behaviour

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ASSESSMENT Plagiarism Policy

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Assessments (Assignments and Grading)

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UWI GPA and Marking Scheme

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RESOURCES

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COURSE SCHEDULE

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LEGAL NOTICE

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES Undergraduate Programmes

UNIFIED COURSE OUTLINE

Programme: UWI Foundation Course Course Title: Caribbean Civilisation Course Code: FOUN 1101 Credits: 3 Level: 1 Prerequisite (s): None Course Rationale This course will give the University Student an insight into the ethos of the Caribbean. This ethos will highlight the existence of culture and civilisation in the region. Through a Revisionist understanding of the Caribbean region many important issues facing the region will be highlighted. The insights gained from this course will form the foundation for knowledge in all other University Courses. This is an important ontological exercise that seeks to redress issues such as cultural, ethnic and gendered asymmetries that have characterised traditional understandings of the Caribbean and its people. By addressing these issues, the Course will provide content areas to ensure that students understand the contemporary Caribbean as an autonomous area of study (through an interdisciplinary regional lens), on par with other area studies within the global context. Course Description This is a level one University introductory course designed to take a multidisciplinary approach to discussing the Caribbean and its peoples. This course interrogates some issues involved with studies of Caribbean Civilisation. The course provides a general understanding of the Caribbean and the link between the region’s past and its consequent contemporary Caribbean life and living. To understand the issues raised, the student will focus on the causes and nature of Caribbean demographic diversity; the problems involved with subsequent identity formation especially in the context of Diasporic double consciousness; the role the world’s imperial powers have played as they continue to have an impact on Caribbean development especially due to the Caribbean’s geo-strategic importance to North and South America. These themes will be linked by helping learners to develop critical thinking skills that will allow them to interrogate these discrete study areas as one homogeneous area of study that holds the Caribbean region, and its people, as central to an understanding of them.

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Introduce to participants the concept of the “Caribbean” as an autonomous knowledge area worthy of its own separate study. To introduce to the students the geographical, cultural and linguistic diversity of Caribbean peoples. Enable participants to interrogate the concept of “Caribbean identity” especially in relation to diverse ideas of regional (dis)integration. Motivate students to understand the Caribbean region as an area for development that needs their own intellectual input. Help the students to understand the long history of resistance of the Caribbean people in their quest for equality and how the nature of resistance has shaped the contemporary Caribbean. Provide students with the tools necessary to engage in critical reflection on the Caribbean in the 21st century.

Course Objectives At the end of the course, learners will be able to: Knowledge 1. Define the geographical boundaries of the Caribbean and its subdivisions into the “Greater” and “Lesser” Antilles as well as “Windward” and “Leeward” islands. 2. Identify the limitations of using a term such as “Circum-Caribbean” when seeking to define regional inclusion. 3. Discuss the reasons for the region’s demographic diversity 4. Describe the historical, social, economic and political processes that have led to or continue to contribute to the shaping of Caribbean identity. These processes will involve those of “indirect rule” and “neo-colonialism”. 5. Explain how events (e.g. the 18th Century Sugar Revolution) in Caribbean development, linked the Caribbean with the global economy. 6. List global political and economic world trends and innovation, which have continued to influence the contemporary Caribbean. 7. Examine the ways in which the contemporary Caribbean is still a “unique” world area of study. Skills 1. Apply critical thinking skills to link past events (e.g. colonialism, warfare, imperialism etc.) in the development of Caribbean civilisation to contemporary events/institutions. 2. Interrogate a diversity of issues related to Caribbean affairs during online discussions.

5 3. Evaluate problems facing regional groups such as CARICOM, CARIFTA and the WICB and suggest possible solutions using the insights gained from course topics. 4. Justify that the Caribbean can be an area for discreet study by comparing it to other world regions. Attitudes 1. Value cooperative team work and peer-to-peer activities while interrogating the main issues associated with Caribbean identity. 2. Relate personal value judgments when comparing course content to actual experiences and the characteristics of their local community.

Course Orientation Please make sure you spend sufficient time during Week 1 of teaching updating yourself with important course information on the course site. This will help you to orient yourself and become more comfortable in the learning environment. If you are not familiar with the Course’s website, take this time to learn to navigate within it and use the various tools available to you. Most of all, take this time to get to know your peers, Tutor and Course Coordinator.

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COURSE CONTENT This course is divided into 9 units. The units to be covered in this course are as follows: Unit 1: The Concept of Civilisation • • •

The Myth of Pre-History Defining Civilisation and Culture Varying Civilisations

Unit 2: Defining a Caribbean Civilisation • • •

Defining the Caribbean Interpreting neo-Indian lifestyles Demography of the early neo-Indian peoples

Unit 3: The Diversified Caribbean in the 16th and 17th centuries • • •

Maritime exploration and the interlopers Agricultural change and the interlopers Labour diversity and demographic change in Caribbean Frontier society

Unit 4: By the Rivers of Babylon: Enslavement and Freedom of West Africans in the Caribbean • • •

Comparing West African Slavery and Caribbean Chattel Slavery Enslavement on Caribbean Sugar Estates Freedom Lost, Freedom Regained on Caribbean Sugar estates

Unit 5: The Caribbean in Demographic Motion: Emancipation, Migration and Indentureship • • •

The passing of infamy: The end of “chattel” slavery Attempts at Solving the “Labour Problem” in the Nineteenth century Caribbean European, Asian and Indian indentureship into the Caribbean

Unit 6: Caribbean Identity • • •

Forging a Caribbean Identity From Ayti to Haiti: The first Caribbean Republic The Shaping of Caribbean Identity: Twentieth century US Imperialism

Unit 7: Religion, Education and Caribbean Family Life • • •

Religion and family life as socializing Agents Education and family life as socializing Agents Religion and Education in the formation of Caribbean Society

Unit 8: Caribbean Cultural Expression • •

Caribbean Festivals Caribbean Music, Dance and Art

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Sports and the Caribbean Psyche

Unit 9: Caribbean Sexuality and Gender Relations • • •

“Gender” and “sex” defined Traditional Caribbean Gender roles to the 21st century Alternate Caribbean gender identity formation

Teaching Methods This region-wide course will be delivered asynchronously and synchronously, using the following teaching tools: 1. Synchronous: the use of the internet and “face to face” discussion to promote learning, web conferencing and social media tools. 2. Asynchronous tools: - my e-learning course page

The following teaching strategies will be employed to promote individual and group-based learning: • • •

Online discussions and activities In-class tutorials / Online tutorials Live interactive plenaries online

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COURSE DELIVERY The course will be delivered entirely online over 13 teaching weeks. Students will participate in at least 3 hours of teaching and learning each week, facilitated by the FOUN 1101 teaching team across the four campuses. These 3 hours are made up of (i) a recorded two-hour lecture and (ii) an hour-long live tutorial per week. This delivery will utilise synchronous and asynchronous methods, including video presentations, live online discussions and other activities. All will be facilitated through the FOUN 1101 My-eLearning course page. A variety of learning materials, including the course units and required readings are available on the course page for ease of access. Students will refer to the course Units and readings before engaging in online group discussions as these will help to further understanding and interrogation of the issues raised within the units. Students will also be able to engage with faculty and their classmates across the region via the online forums accessible through the My-eLearning page. The course will be delivered by a regional team of course coordinators and tutors, led by the regional coordinator as follows: Regional Co-ordinator: Dr. Debbie McCollin Co-ordinating team: Dr. Candia Mitchell-Hall (Mona), Dr. Nicole Plummer (Open Campus), Ms. Lynette Sampson (St. Augustine), Dr. Rodney Worrell (Cave Hill) Netiquette and Course Behaviour The usual courtesies that we expect in face-to-face encounters will be the norm in our classroom and online environment. We must honour the feelings of others and the differences in opinions that will emerge. In this Course we will, to the best of our abilities, model the best kinds of interpersonal behaviour that we would like to see displayed by our peers. As you interact within the learning environment there are University standards that you must adhere to when you communicate with peers, tutors and Campus staff. You are expected to become familiar with these standards in an effort to maintain a respectful and cordial environment. Please view the University Guidelines on Netiquette on the QuickLink in the left hand column of the course page for additional information.

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ASSESSMENT Plagiarism Policy The practice of plagiarism is prohibited and attracts a severe penalty. The UWI has a stated policy related to plagiarism which it expects students to understand and comply with. The Campus utilizes the Turnitin software capability to recognize potential abuses of plagiarism. Citation Requirements for this Course This course requires all citation references to be made in the MLA (Modern Language Association) style found in the MLA Handbook 7th Edition. This style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. Reference guides for this style can be found online and two sources are given here: http://library.williams.edu/citing/styles/mla.php ; http://academictips.org/mlaformat/mla-format-sample-paper-with-cover-page-and-outline/

Assignment 1 Multiple Choice Quiz (Online) 30% Due: Wednesday 20th /Thursday 21st October, 2021

Course aims assessed: 1. Help the students to understand the long history of resistance of the Caribbean people in their quest for equality and how the nature of resistance has shaped the contemporary Caribbean. 2. The tools necessary to engage in critical reflection on the Caribbean in the 21st century. 3. Enable participants to interrogate the concept of “Caribbean identity” especially in relation to diverse ideas of regional (dis)integration and diasporic double consciousness. Description Review and critically reflect on the plenary sessions and the weekly course readings assigned to you for the course. Use critical thinking skills to determine how this information can be used to better understand of the issues facing the Caribbean. The MCQ will be based on topics contained in the course. This quiz will consist of 60 items based on Units 1- 5, to be completed in 60 minutes. Further information about the process of online quiz taking will be provided on the Course Page prior to your examination.

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Assignment 2 Book Report 35% Due: Friday 12th November, 2021 Course aims assessed

1. Enable participants to interrogate the concept of “Caribbean identity” especially in relation to diverse ideas of regional (dis)integration. 2. Motivate participants to understand the Caribbean region as an area for development that needs their own intellectual input. 3. Help the students to understand the long history of resistance of the Caribbean people in their quest for equality and how the nature of resistance has shaped the contemporary Caribbean. 4. Provide participants with the tools necessary to engage in critical reflection on the Caribbean in the 21st century. Description Read and critically comment on the assigned book, Lucille Mathurin Mair by Prof. Verene Shepherd (refer to reading list for full reference). Employ critical thinking skills to write a 2500-word book report, in which you: a. Analyse the text within the context of the themes and topics of the course (e.g. identity, colonialism, resistance, etc.) b. Analyse the text within its social and historical contexts c. Discuss the value of the book to understanding Caribbean society GRADING CRITERIA Application of key themes in Caribbean Civilization – 10 marks ▪ Student has applied knowledge of themes addressed in the Caribbean Civilisation course to the analysis. Analysis – 15 marks ▪ Student uses the content of the book and scholarly sources to construct a logical and coherent argument. ▪ Student demonstrates original thinking. Language – 5 marks ▪ Student uses the register, grammatical structure, spelling and writing style appropriate to academic writing at the university level. Citation – 5 marks ▪ Evidence of the use of MLA citation

11 SUBMISSION PROCESS: Assignment should be submitted online using the labelled dropbox on the course page by 12:00noon (EC time) unless otherwise advised by your FOUN 1101 campus co-ordinator. Your first submission on My-eLearning is final.

Assignment 3 (ST. AUGUSTINE, OPEN CAMPUS, CAVE HILL, FIVE ISLANDS) Critical Thinking Project 35% Due: Friday 26th November, 2021 Course aims assessed 1. Introduce to participants the concept of the “Caribbean” as an autonomous knowledge area worthy of its own separate study. 2. Motivate participants to understand the Caribbean region as an area for development that needs their own intellectual input. 3. Justify that the Caribbean can be an area for discreet study by comparing it to other world regions. 4. Provide participants with the tools necessary to engage in critical reflection on the Caribbean in the 21st century. Description You are the film review editor at a new magazine called The Caribbean Film Critic. View the following documentary and write a 2000-2500-word critique for the magazine (including pictures and/or other illustrations in your design): Documentary by The Guardian (see reading list for full reference) Title: I am part of Windrush and am returning to Jamaica after 50 years Link: https://youtu.be/An4vgjvMZWQ In your critique you should: 1. Use scholarly and other credible secondary sources to critically comment on the documentary’s representation of the issues of post-colonial identity, specifically, Caribbean diaspora, Caribbean identity and the experiences of the Windrush generation. 2. Give your personal reflections on the issues presented. ✓ Submit as a PDF document on My-eLearning. ✓ All text and non-text sources (e.g. pictures, graphics) must be given credit where it is used in the article. ✓ A list of secondary sources should be included in your work

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GRADING CRITERIA Explanation and analysis of main ideas - 20 marks ▪ Student uses course content to construct and articulate clear arguments. Creativity - 5 marks ▪ Work produced should exhibit originality and design elements that enhance understanding of the content. Use of relevant scholarly material and appropriate references - 5 marks ▪ Sources used are credited in the body of the text and a reference list is provided using the assignment submission template. Language - 5 marks ▪

Student uses register and style appropriate for the medium chosen

SUBMISSION PROCESS IMPORTANT NOTE: Campus coordinators will advise as to whether submission will be individual or by groups (according to your campus). This will be communicated to students via orientation, tutorials and the course myelearning page. Students will be severely penalised for not adhering to their specific campus’s chosen option. Assignment should be submitted online using the labelled dropbox on the course page by 12:00noon (EC time) unless otherwise advised by your FOUN 1101 campus co-ordinator. Your first submission on myelearning is final.

ASSIGNMENT 3 (MONA STUDENTS ONLY) Multiple Choice Quiz (Online) 35% Due: Thursday 25th/ Friday 26th November 2021 Course aims assessed: 1. Help the students to understand the long history of resistance of the Caribbean people in their quest for equality and how the nature of resistance has shaped the contemporary Caribbean. 2. The tools necessary to engage in critical reflection on the Caribbean in the 21st century. 3. Enable participants to interrogate the concept of “Caribbean identity” especially in relation to diverse ideas of regional (dis)integration and diasporic double consciousness.

13 Description Review and critically reflect on the plenary sessions and the weekly course readings assigned to you for the course. Use critical thinking skills to conclude on the value of these materials for an understanding of the issues facing the Caribbean. The MCQ will be based on topics contained in the course. This quiz will consist of 60 items based on Units 6 -9, to be completed in 70 minutes. Further information about the process of online quiz taking...