Caribbean Studies

Module 1
1. Describe FOLJR popular ways of understanding society, outlining ONE limitation of
EACH for understanding Caribbean societies.(2018)

2. Caribbean people continue to migrate outside of the region in search of a better life.
Assess the extent to which extra-regional migration is a loss for the Caribbean. (2018)

3. The Caribbean is a diverse and complex place, with the term 'Caribbean' itself
understood in many ways by researchers. Explain FOUR ways in which the concept
of Caribbean is defined by researchers. (2016)

4. Explain FOUR ways in which the historical experiences and culinary practices of
Caribbean people have shaped/influenced food choices today. (2016)

5. "While some men, particularly in the highest social strata, have been able to maintain
their traditional position in the family, educational system and labour force, the
majority are being eclipsed [replaced] by women rising in all these areas." Errol
Miller, l99l Discuss the extent to which you agree with this view taking into
consideration gender practices in the Caribbean context. (2016)

6. "Caribbean societies are undergoing processes of cultural change. various ly v i ewed

as acculturation, transculturation, or creolization." These processes have been
Fernando Ortiz,20l3 Discuss the relationship between any TWO of these processes
and the extent to which you agree with any of them. (2016)

7. Examine FOUR factors that promoted social mobility in the Caribbean. (2015)

8. Examine FOUR ways in which settlement patterns in the Caribbean have been
influenced by the physical landscape. (2015)

9. "Internal self-government was the most important movement towards independence in

the Caribbean." Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (2015)

10. "Carnival and Phagwah create opportunities for Caribbean people to publicly express
their identities." Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (2015)

Module 2
1. Per capita measurements are used to understand economic grourttr indicators such as
GDP and GNP. Explain TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using GDP per
capita measurement as an indicator of development. (2018)

2. Discuss the extent to which the ideology 'indigenous perspectives' has contributed to
the reshaping of thoughts on Caribbean development. ( 2018)

3. Explain FOUR ways in which global economic conditions influence the economic
options of regional governments. (2016)

4. Explain FOUR measures which governments can use to encourage entrepreneurial

activities in the Caribbean region. (2016)

5. Discuss FOUR of the challenges faced by the Regional Security System (RSS) in its
efforts to respond to the security needs of the Caribbean region. (2016)

6. Examine the evolution of the labour movement in the region from colonialism to
globalization and describe THREE impacts on regional economies. (2016)

7. Discuss FOUR ways in which popular movements in the Caribbean have shaped the
region's political identity. (2015)

8. Discuss FOUR ways in which sffuctural adjustment prograrnmes (SAPs) impact

development in the Caribbean. (2015)

9. Discriss the extent to which the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in its present
form, is capable of responding to the economic challenges of globalization. (2015)

10. In light of the region's vulnerable environment, discuss the extent to which sustainable
development is a viable option. (2015)