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This course examines the peopling of the Caribbean and explores the cultural, philosophical and psychological foundations of Caribbean culture and society. Within this context, aspects of the religious, philosophical, political, psychological, entrepreneurial and artistic expressions of the Caribbean people are examined. Students will be required to attend lectures/discussions as well as field trips to cultural and historic sights at different points of the island. Teaching in a small group setting and class participation are essential aspects of the course.
Registrants:
Tertiary level students, practitioners or professionals are eligible.
Registration must be confirmed by May 15, 2002.
Duration:
The course runs from June 10 - 28, 2002. However students are encouraged to check in residence by Sunday, June 9, and may plan to depart on June 29. Participants may wish extend their stay in order to attend events leading up to the Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6) celebrations. Sumfest 2002, a popular music festival, will take place in Jamaica in early August .
Structure:
30 Hours - Academic Interaction via Lecture/Discussion Sessions, on issues summarized in course outline. Topic
Areas and Reading List will be given at start of course.
10 Hours (Equiv.) - Field Visits which complement the course, and Cultural Immersion aimed at an introduction to Socio-Cultural Issues, History, Tradition and the Performing Arts in Jamaica.
Assessment:
A 2 hour examination will be given at the end of the course. Students will be required to write short paragraphs or condensed comments in answer to questions covering material to which they were exposed in Lecture/Discussion sessions, on Field Visits and in their own reading.
All students of the International Summer School are required to submit an Academic Journal at the end of the course. This should include synopses of issues to which the student has been exposed each day, (whether from lectures, reading or other experiences), as well as from reflections in the light of previous and current exposure.
Lecturers:
Dr. Clinton Hutton and Guest Lecturers from the University of the West Indies and the wider Jamaican society.
Cost:
US$500.00 (Tuition Fees) plus US$50.00 (non-refundable Registration Fee)
An additional Fee of US$200.00 is charged for IGSPs.
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