Describe the meaning and importance of Pan-Africanism in Caribbean thought.

Assignments Commentary is due Discussion board participation Tests/Exams None this week Week 5 (June 1, 2019) Module 5 Haiti and Cuba – Two Revolutions Topics Definition of a revolution Haitian Revolution and its legacy Cuban Revolution and its legacy Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Make a distinction between a rebellion and a revolution. Describe the events that led up to the Haitian Revolution, and the key points in the revolution’s timeline. Explain the aftermath of the Haitian Revolution and how it relates to the condition of Haiti today. Describe the events that led up to the Cuban Revolution, and the key points in the revolution’s timeline. Explain the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution and how it relates to the condition of Cuba today. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 4: Two revolutions. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Bellegarde-Smith P. (1990). “The Haitian Revolution (1791-1806): Economic and social dynamics.” (Excerpt) In Haiti: The Breached Citadel (pp. 54-66). Westview Press. Beckles, H. (2010, January 19). Comment: The Hate and the Quake. The Barbados Advocate. Saney, I. (2003). From Columbus to revolution. In I. Saaney, Cuba: A revolution in motion (pp. 7-40). Black Point, NS: Fernwood Publishing. VIDEO: Gates, H.L. (Prod.) & Pollack, R. (Dir.). (2011). Black in Latin America (Episode 1): Haiti and the Dominican Republic – The Roots of Division [23:10 – 51:25] (videorecording). United States of America: Inkwell Films. VIDEO: Bakhurst, K. (Prod.). (2010). Inside Cuba (1 of 2) – BBC Our World Documentary. Assignments Discussion board participation Tests/Exams None this week. Week 6 (June 8, 2019) Module 6 Post-emancipation, De-colonization and Independence Topics Post-emancipation society History of governance in the Caribbean Patterns of decolonization Creolization/Interculturation, acculturation, and anti-culturation Repression of the left Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain the main characteristics of post-emancipation society in the Caribbean. Describe the different forms of governance that have existed in the Caribbean. Identify the various patterns of decolonization that have occurred in the Caribbean, as well as those states that did not completely decolonize. Identify the differences between creolization/interculturation, acculturation and anti-culturation. Explain how colonial countries repressed leftist political movements during Caribbean decolonization. Express the consequences of independence for Caribbean countries. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 5: Caribbean nation building. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Best, L. (1985). “West Indian society: 150 years after abolition.” In J. Hayward (Ed.), Out of slavery: Abolition and after (pp. 132-58). London: Frank Cass. Macpherson, A. (2011). Toward decolonization: Impulses, processes, and consequences since the 1930s. In S. Palmié & F. Scarano (Eds.), The Caribbean: A history of the region and its peoples (pp. 475-489). Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press. Reckord, Michael. (2018). For the Reckord | J’can Sylvia Wynter to be honoured by King’s College – Part I. The Gleaner. August 24, 2018. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20180824/reckord-jcan-sylvia-wynter-be-honoured-kings-college-part-i VIDEO: Octavia Foundation. (2009). Claudia Jones: “Hidden Herstories.” Sons of Malcom TV. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9va2ZToF4 (Opens new window) Additional Readings Brereton, B. (1989). “Society and culture in the Caribbean: The British and French West Indies, 1870-1980.” In F. Knight & C. Palmer (Eds.), The modern Caribbean (pp. 85-110). Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. Assignments Midterm, June 8th, 9 AM – 12 PM Discussion board participation Tests/Exams Midterm exam this week Week 7 (June 15, 2019) Module 7 Ideologies and Social Movements Topics Pan-Africanism, Black Nationalism and Black Power Caribbean feminism Creolité and post-creolization Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe the meaning and importance of Pan-Africanism in Caribbean thought. Identify significant Black Nationalist and Black Power influences (e.g., the impact of Marcus Garvey or the Rastafarian movement). Express and provide examples of the main tenets of Caribbean feminism. Identify creolité and post-creolization schools of thought in the Caribbean. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 6: Ideological movements. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Garvey, M. (1996). “The negro’s greatest enemy” and “Declaration of the rights of the negro.” In C. Wintz (Ed.), African American political thought 1890-1930: Washington, Du Bois, Garvey and Randolph (pp. 169-78). New York: M.E. Sharpe. Rodney, W. (1994). “Black Power – Its relevance in the West Indies.” In The groundings with my brothers (pp. 24-34). London: Bogle-L’Ouverture. VIDEO: Bassily, N. (2017). Interview with Ronelle King #LifeinLeggings. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NC8MBFr9rs (Opens new window) VIDEO: Ishmhil (Prod./Dir.) (2002). Roaring Lion: The Rise of Rastafari. Rice n’ Peas Film. VIDEO: HTS News (2009). Fighting Violence Against Women