Differences between slavery and indentureship
1900-2000 words double spaced. Readings: Module 1 Course Overview and Introduction Topics Defining the Caribbean Diversity An invented region Colonialism and neocolonialism Colonies of settlement and colonies of exploitation Diasporas Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Define the Caribbean – geopolitically, historically, and culturally. Explain the diversity of the region and how this diversity came about. Make a distinction between colonies of settlement and colonies of exploitation. Describe the differences between colonialism and neocolonialism. Describe some of the different Caribbean identities. Define the meaning of diaspora. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Introduction. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Girvan, N. (2001). Reinterpreting the Caribbean. In B. Meeks & F. Lindahl (Eds.), New Caribbean thought: A reader (pp. 3-23). Mona, JA: University of the West Indies Press. Hall, S. (2001). Negotiating Caribbean identities. In B. Meeks & F. Lindahl (Eds.), New Caribbean thought: A reader (pp. 24-39). Mona, JA: University of the West Indies Press. Assignments Discussion board participation Tests/Exams None this week. Week 2 (May 11, 2019) Module 2 First Peoples of the Caribbean Topics The place of Indigenous people in Caribbean history First societies European intrusion Caribbean Indigenous presence today Indigenous identities Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe the migration of first people into the Caribbean region. Define and compare some of the main characteristics of Taíno and Kalinago societies. Explain the impact of European intrusion into the Caribbean region. Define the meaning and presence of Indigenous identities today in the Caribbean. Required Readings Cultural Survival. (2013). “Yurumein (our homeland): a film about Garifuna cultural renaissance on St. Vincent.” retrieved from: https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/yurumein-our-homeland-film-about-garifuna-cultural-renaissance-st-vincent (Opens new window) Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 1: First peoples. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Higman, B. (2011). Ancient archipelago. In B. Higman, A concise history of the Caribbean (pp. 9-51). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Forte, M. (2013). Carib identity, racial politics, and the problem of Indigenous recognition in Trinidad and Tobago. In M. Forte (Ed.), Who Is an Indian? (pp. 172-193). Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press. VIDEO: Ministry of Tourism, Dominica (Prod.) (2007). Carib Reserve: Kalinago Barana Aute. Dominica: LJ Productions [9:01]. Assignments Discussion board participation Tests/Exams None this week Week 3 (May 18, 2019) Module 3 Colonialism, the African Slave Trade and the Sugar Plantation Topics Indigenous slavery European indentureship Sugar and the economics of slavery African slavery The Middle Passage The impact of African slavery on Africa and Europe The sugar plantation Plantation societies Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe the era of European indentureship and its significance to the Caribbean. Explain how African slavery was the result of a sugar-based economy. Describe the journey of Africans across the Middle Passage to the Caribbean. Define the impact the slave trade and sugar production had on both African and European societies in the Caribbean. Illustrate life on a sugar plantation and the construction of plantation societies. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 2: Colonization. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency. Williams, E. (1964). “The origins of negro slavery.” In Capitalism and slavery. London: Andre Deutsch. Mannix, D. (1962). “The Middle Passage.” In Black cargoes. Viking Press. Leonard, T. & Tomlinson, S. (2013, October 10). 14 Caribbean nations sue Britain, Holland and France for slavery reparations that could cost hundreds of billions of pounds. The Daily Mail. VIDEO: Allen, D. (Prod.) & Spielberg, S. (Dir.). (1997). Amistad (Motion picture excerpt) [2:43]. United States of America: Dreamworks SKG. VIDEO: Adetayo Olusoga, D. & Poole, M. (Prods.) & Haggard, S. (Dir.). (2005). The Slavery Business, “Sugar Dynasty” [58:37]. United Kingdom: BBC. Assignments Discussion board participation Tests/Exams None this week Week 4 (May 25, 2019) Module 4 Caribbean Slavery and Indentureship Topics Differences between slavery and indentureship Slave societies Rebellion and resistance Emancipation Portuguese, Chinese and Indian indentureship Impact of Indian culture on the Caribbean Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you should be able to: Make a distinction between slavery and indentureship. Illustrate the varieties of slave rebellions and resistance in the Caribbean. Describe the societies of enslaved Africans developed on the plantation. Explain the meaning of emancipation in the Caribbean. Define the differences between Portuguese, Chinese and Indian indentureship. Express the impact of Indian culture on Caribbean societies and culture. Required Readings Hernandez-Ramdwar, C. (2016). Chapter 3: Slavery and indentureship. In Introduction to the Caribbean: Diversity, challenges, resiliency.
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