Caribbean History Revealed
Caribbean History has for many years been romanticized in Hollywood, and mainly through swash-buckling films based on pirate adventures, the most recent being ‘Pirates of the Caribbean'. In fact, there is a great deal of truth about wars between European nations on the high seas and particularly in the Caribbean.
However, there was also a much more sinister side to what went on in the Caribbean. This was especially the case where the pursuit of money, power and glory was concerned. Europe was built off the back of the Caribbean. This introduction will provide you with a basic foundation in Caribbean History.
All of the classes are highly visual two hour PowerPoint presentations with interactive exercises. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject area, but the adult student is taken through an avalanche of information. Reading lists and also course materials are provided.
Course Lecturer: Linford Sweeney, Caribbean Historian
Course details:
Duration: 2 hours
Course Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday evening over two weeks.
Session 1: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Session 2: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Session 3: Tuesday 15th November 2011
Session 4: Wednesday 16th November 2011
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: PCS Learning Centre, 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH. Nearest Train/Tube Station: Victoria
Course Fee: £50
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Course Content:
Session 1: Before Columbus ‘Discovered' the Americas
1.1 ‘Out Of Africa'
1.2 Ciboney, Arawaks, and Caribs
1.3 African Explorers & The Olmecs
1.4 Africa Before Columbus
Session 2: European Power and Exploration
2.1 Black Explorers & Conquistadors
2.2 Europe at war - in the Caribbean!
2.3 Europe's Sugar Addiction
2.3 The Beginnings of Caribbean Slavery
Session 3: Enslaved Africans, Rebellion and Resistance
3.1 Captivity & Transportation
3.2 Terms & Conditions of Enslavement
3.3 Rebellion, Resistance and Leaders
3.4 The Maroons
Session 4: The Fight for Justice, Emancipation and its Aftermath
4.1 Abolition of the Slave Trade
4.2 Emancipation
4.3 The Arrival of the New Immigrants
4.4 Making Freedom Work
Places on this course are limited. Places are available on a strictly first come, first served basis and we anticipate that there will be a lot of demand for this course.
If you would like to attend this course, please contact us for an enrolment form.