Module 1

Historical process
 (2003) Describe the factors that have led CARIBBEAN migrants living
in metropolitan countries to create “home away from home”. (20 marks)
 (2003) Describe how the physical landscape has influenced settlement
patterns in the Caribbean. (20 marks)
 (2007) Describe the contribution of peasant groups to the development of
Caribbean society in the period after emancipation.
(20 marks)
 (2008) Using examples from the Caribbean, explain how Caribbean
people throughout history have responded to oppression.
(20 marks)
 (2007) “Caribbean migrants in the United Kingdom and North America
have had a limited impact on those societies.” Present arguments for OR
against this statement.
(30 marks)
 (2009) “The history of the Caribbean is a history of the exploitation of
labour.” Discuss with reference to TWO of the following labour systems;
(30 marks)
(i) Encomienda,
(ii) Slavery
(iii) Indentureship

Society and culture

 (2007) Describe THREE different ways in which the term ‘culture’ is
used. Refer to examples from Caribbean society and culture to illustrate
your answer. (20 marks)
 (2009) Account for the changing role that race, colour and ethnic
affiliation play in the Caribbean society and culture.
(30 marks)
  (2009) “There is no single Caribbean culture.” Do you agree? Provide
arguments and examples to support you answer.
(30 marks)

Identity and social formation

 (2004) Describe the causes of social stratification in Caribbean Countries.
(20 marks)
 (2008) Using examples from the Caribbean, explain TWO of the
following concepts: Cultural erasure, Cultural retention, Cultural renewal
(20 marks)
 (2003) Discuss the challenges for Caribbean society as it seeks to achieve
national unity in a context of cultural diversity. (30 marks)
 (2004) Discuss the view that a “Caribbean Identity” is more clearly
evident among Caribbean nationals who meet outside the Caribbean than
among nationals in the Caribbean itself. (30 marks)
 (2005) Drawing on you own experiences, discuss the extent which the
concept of “Caribbean Identity” is a myth or a reality. (30 marks)
 (2006) “The notion of a “Caribbean Identity” is more myth than a
reality”. To what extent do you agree with this statement? (30 marks)
 (2006) “All ah we is one” Discuss the social challenges faced by
Caribbean people in achieving Caribbean unity.
(30 marks)

Geographical phenomena
 (2005) Describe the value of coral reefs to the Caribbean Society and
culture. (20 marks)
 (2009) Examine THREE measures that Caribbean countries can
implement to minimize the danger posed to coral reefs in the region.
(20 marks)
 (2004) Assess the measure that Caribbean countries can realistically
undertake to minimize the danger posed by earthquakes. (30 marks)
  (2008) Discuss the social and economic impact of natural disasters on the
Caribbean. (30 marks)

Societal institutions
 (2005) Describe how education, as a social institution, impacts on
Caribbean Society and Culture. (20 marks)
 (2006) Examine at least FOUR challenges being faced by the justice
system in Caribbean society and culture today.
(20 marks)
 (2009) Examine THREE ways in which the justice system as a social
institution, impacts on society and culture.
(20 marks)
 (2007) Assess the extent to which religion continues to dominate the life
of Caribbean people.
(30 marks)

Caribbean arts & popular culture

 (2003) During the past three decades’ Caribbean music and Caribbean
festivals have gained widespread acceptance internationally. Analyse the
nature of this impact for the Caribbean. (30 marks)

Caribbean global interactions

 (2006) Describe FOUR ways in which Caribbean society and culture
impact upon the economies of extra-regional countries.
(20 marks)
 (2005) To what extent do European cultural institutions continue to
dominate Caribbean society and culture? (30 marks)
 (2007) “Caribbean migrants in the United Kingdom and North America
have had a limited impact on those societies.” Present arguments for OR
against this statement. (30 marks)
 Module 2

Concepts & indicators of development

 (2003) Describe how ONE art form of expression of popular culture has
contributed significantly to economic development of Caribbean
countries. (20 marks)
 (2004) Examine FOUR ways in which Caribbean countries can achieve
high levels of productivity. (20 marks)
 (2005) Describe how discrimination against women impacts on
development in the Caribbean. (20 marks)
 (2007) Outline FOUR indicators of development and describe their
relevance as indicators of development in the Caribbean.
(20 marks)
 (2008) Describe the contribution made by Caribbean Governments to
sustainable development in the region. (20 marks)
 (2009) Using examples from the Caribbean, describe the importance of
each of the following concepts: (20 marks)
(i) Economic development
(ii) Political development
(iii) Social development

Factors that promote/hinder development

 (2004) Explain how the tourist industry has helped to shape patterns of
behaviour with Caribbean communities. (20 marks)
 (2005) For a named Caribbean country, describe the factors that may be
hindering the process of development. (20 marks)
 (2006) Describe FOUR challenges faced by Caribbean governments in
their efforts to promote tourism development.
(20 marks)
 (2007) Explain how the distribution of wealth in a Caribbean country
impacts on its development.
(20 marks)
  (2002) Explain, using relevant examples, how political ideologies impact
on the development of Caribbean countries. (30 marks)
 (2004) To what extent can the inequitable treatment of women be
considered a “development” issue? Discuss with special reference to the
Caribbean. (30 marks)
 (2005) Suggest ways in which the tourism industry in the Caribbean can
further advance development in the region. (30 marks)
 (2009) “Tourism has advanced development in the Caribbean” Present
arguments for AND against this statement.
(30 marks)
 (2009) Describe THREE ways in which discrimination against women
hinders development in the region. (30 marks)

Globalization & Development

 (2004) Describe how globalization affects the prices of goods and
services in the Caribbean countries. (20 marks)
 (2006) Describe FOUR ways in which the process of Globalization is
affecting the development of the Caribbean.
(20 marks)
 (2008) Describe FOUR ways in which technology facilitates
globalization in the Caribbean. (20 marks)
 (2003) “Imported technology has marginally improved the economies of
the Caribbean.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? (30
marks)
 (2005) Explain what is meant by “technology” and show the varieties of
ways culture is being influenced today by evolving technologies. (30
marks)

Integration
 (2004) Discuss the view that a major challenge to the integration
movement in the Caribbean is the wide disparity in levels of development
among member countries of CARICOM. (30 marks)
  (2006) “Freedom of movement poses the greatest challenge to
establishing the CSME.” To what extent do you agree with this
comment? (30 marks)
 (2007) Describe THREE factors that encourage Caribbean integration,
and assess the impact this integration is likely to have on social, political
and economic development specifically.
(30 marks)
 (2009) “The ultimate good of CARICOM is to institute a single
Government for CARICOM member states” If this good becomes a
reality, discuss the ways in which this development may help OR hinder
the movement towards Caribbean integration.
(30 marks)

Contribution of sport
 (2003) “Sports have made a major contribution to development in the
Caribbean.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? (30 marks)
 (2006) To what extent do sports in the Caribbean provide education
opportunities for Caribbean people as well as a route to Caribbean
nationalism? (30 marks)
 (2007) “West Indian cricket, once the pride and joy of Caribbean sports
fans worldwide, has in recent years often lacked competitiveness in test
matches.” Assess the impact that this “lack of competiveness” will have
on regional cricket in general AND on the region’s development
specifically. (30 marks)
 (2009) Discuss FOUR challenges that are faced by Caribbean
governments in using sports as a means of facilitating development in the
region.

Traditions
 (2008) Assess the role of ONE of the following in the formation of
Caribbean identity: (30 marks)
(i) African – Caribbean culture
(ii) Indo – Caribbean culture
Mass media
 (2003) Describe how political interference has affected the mass media’s
ability to contribute positively to the development of the Caribbean
region. (20 marks)
 (2005) Examine how freedom of the press impacts on development in the
Caribbean. (30 marks)
 (2008) “Freedom of the press is a necessity in all Caribbean countries.”
Do you agree? Provide arguments and examples to support your answer.
(30 marks)

Social justice
 (2004) Discuss the extent to which the inequitable distribution of wealth
in Caribbean countries can be regarded as a breach of social justice.
(30 marks)
 (2008) “Many Caribbean people continue to experience discrimination in
their own countries.” Discuss this statement with reference to age,
ethnicity and class. (30 marks)