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Professor Goffe (she / her)

tg401@hunter.cuny.edu

Section 1 - Wednesdays: 7:00PM-9:50PM EDT

Section 2 - Fridays: 7:00PM-9:50PM EDT

Office Hours: Zoom, Fridays 2pm - 4pm, or (By Appointment in Central Park)

WGS Department Office Information: Hunter College West 17th Floor (68th and Lexington - 695 Park Avenue)

Contact Dept Admin: Lisa Steadwell

PRONOUNS:

Refer to the instructor as Professor Goffe or Prof. Goffe and by pronouns (she / her). Students are welcome and encouraged to share the name they prefer to be used and their pronouns on the first day of class.

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Map of the Caribbean

Sporcle Quiz - Caribbean Geography

https://www.sporcle.com/games/bazegordon/name-the-caribbean-countries-and-territories

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1. Name

2. Pronouns

3. Hometown

4. Text you are interested in on the syllabus

5. Something fun you did over the summer

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This course is an introduction to Afro-Caribbean literature that includes multiple and experimental forms of literacy and writing. From poetry to fiction to drama to non-fiction, we will take up core themes including African-derived cosmologies, political movements after emancipation, and marronage. Students will engage with Amerindian survivance and the history of the transatlantic slave trade interpreted through reggae music alongside canonical texts of the modern Caribbean. Examining the Caribbean as the cradle and the crucible of Edenic imaginings that brought African, Indigenous and Asian peoples together over centuries, we will read narratives of oppression and survival. The readings inform a transnational approach to the island chain and surrounding landmass. Students will also consider the soundscapes of island cartographies and how gender and sexuality is mapped onto the land. How do island formations provide a framework for understanding militarization, Indigenous sovereignty, creolization, extractive capitalism, and imperialism? A library workshop on methods with primary sources will occur.

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”In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity and accommodations for all students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students with documented disabilities (Emotional, Medical, Physical, and/or Learning) consult the Office of AccessABILITY, located in Room E1214B, to secure necessary academic accommodations. For further information and assistance, please call: (212) 772- 4857 or (212) 650-3230.”

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Hunter College Policy on Sexual Misconduct

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Hunter College Policy on Sexual Misconduct

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“In compliance with the CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Hunter College reaffirms the prohibition of any sexual misconduct, which includes sexual violence, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment retaliation against students, employees, or visitors, as well as certain intimate relationships. Students who have experienced any form of sexual violence on or off campus (including CUNY-sponsored trips and events) are entitled to the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights for Hunter College. a. Sexual Violence: Students are strongly encouraged to immediately report the incident by calling 911, contacting NYPD Special Victims Division Hotline (646-610-7272) or their local police precinct, or contacting the College's Public Safety Office (212-772-4444). b. All Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct: Students are also encouraged to contact the College's Title IX Campus Coordinator, Dean John Rose (jtrose@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-650-3262) or Colleen Barry (colleen.barry@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-772-4534) and seek complimentary services through the Counseling and Wellness Services Office, Hunter East 1123. CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct Link: http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-SexualMisconduct-12-1-14-with-links.pdf

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Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.

Please see this Padlet and Brightspace announcements for changes. Email instructor with any questions.

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Hunter College Policy on Academic Integrity

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Hunter College Policy on Academic Integrity

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“Hunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses against the values of intellectual honesty. The College is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity and will pursue cases of academic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures.”

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Late work

Late work will be accepted, so students should not email the instructor to ask if they can submit work late. However, work submitted late without a documented excuse will automatically be assessed a 5% penalty and will be penalized 10% per class day late. Work submitted after three class days will not be penalized more than 30%, but 70% represents the highest amount of credit students can earn after three weeks.

The College suggests that students schedule or otherwise dedicate 5-9 class hours per week reading and studying for this course. The instructor expects students to complete all the assigned readings before they begin working on assignments. In addition to the readings listed on the course calendar, students are responsible for reading all supplemental materials, including the syllabus, the writing guide, and all prompts found on Brightspace.

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By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

·       Understand the historical, cultural, and political contexts of Caribbean literature

·       Analyze the themes and literary techniques used by Caribbean writers

·       Critically evaluate the ways in which Caribbean literature represents issues of identity, race, gender, and class

·       Communicate their ideas effectively in writing and in class discussions

·       Develop their critical thinking and analytical skills through close reading and interpretation of literary texts

You have a series of written assignments due over the course of the semester including short weekly reading responses These assignments are designed to support our work in the classroom and must be submitted on time.

It goes without saying that all written work must be original, any plagiarism will result in an “F” in the course. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form. This includes not using proper citations to attribute credit to ideas that are not your own.

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Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live.If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-‐mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded.If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the "chat" feature, which allows students to type questions and comments live.

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Participation: 15%, Weekly Responses 10%, Periodic Quizzes 10%, Presentation 15%, Midterm Paper 20%, Final Exam 30%

GRADING SYSTEM

A+ = 97.5 – 100%

A   = 92.5 – 97.4%

A-  = 90.0 – 92.4%

B   = 82.5 – 87.4%

B+ = 87.5 – 89.9%

B-  = 80.0 – 82.4%

C+ = 77.5 – 79.9%

C   = 70.0 – 77.4%

F   = 0 – 69.9%

Extra Credit will be granted (to participation) for attending a session at the Writing Center on your midterm paper. Forward confirmation of visit to instructor.

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Video-Conferencing - Butter Link for Wednesday Class

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Video-Conferencing - Butter Link for Wednesday Class

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https://app.butter.us/profgoffe/afro-caribbean-literature

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Week 1 – Aug 27

Introduction

Mapping Game and Unmapping the Caribbean

Caribbean Diaspora Poetry

Presentation Sign-Up by end of Class

Poetry (Jamaica Kincaid, "Girl"), Pedro Pietri, "Puerto Rican Obituary"

WEDNESDAY SYLLABUS

FRIDAY SYLLABUS

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Syllabus Review

Introduce Yourself

Links

Mapping Game

https://www.sporcle.com/games/bazegordon/name-the-caribbean-countries-and-territories

Unmapping the Caribbean

https://nyuds.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=489f1aee6b324a75b709d5d37f0cea2a

Caribbean Diaspora Poetry

Puerto Rican Obituary

Girl

Capture Land

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What Noise Against the Cane

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https://hunter.cuny.edu/people/tao-leigh-goffe/

1. Professor Goffe

2. she / her

3. London + NY (Queens / Manhattan)

4. What Noise Against the Cane

5. Wrote a book on climate crisis in the Caribbean and Afro-Asian ecologies.

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Counseling and Wellness Services
Dr. Perry D. Hoffman Counseling Welcome Center
Room 1119B, East Building
695 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-772-4931
Fax: 212-772-4932
personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu

For assistance after 5 pm, or in an emergency, please call Public Safety at 212-772-4444.

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Presentation 10%

SIGN-UP - SEPTEMBER 3

a)     Joint presentations: 20 Slides x 20 Seconds

b)     These presentations are known for telling stories through images rather than text and are typically brief. They use the 20x20 rule, where each presentation consists of 20 slides, and each slide is displayed for only 20 seconds, automatically progressing to the next one. This results in a total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

c)     Explanation of Pechakucha : https://24slides.com/presentbetter/what-is-a-pecha-kucha-presentation

d)     Sign up by EOD August 27.

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Weekly Responses 10%

a)     Choose a paragraph to close read. Type it out. Include citation (Chicago Style). Identify the use of a literary device and how it relates to the overall themes of the reading.

b)     In class be ready to provide a short response on padlet to a classmate’s response.

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A Few Words about Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT)

Writing is integral to thinking. It is also hard. Use of AI tools are not permitted in this course.

Use of AI, including AI-generated images in presentations is not permitted.

Appropriate use of writing tools when writing essays or discussion board entries:

You are free to use spell check, grammar check, and synonym identification tools. You are encouraged to use MS Word Spell Check.

You are not permitted to use Grammarly.

Inappropriate use of AI when writing essays or discussion board entries:

You may not use entire sentences or paragraphs suggested by an app.

You may not have an app write a draft (either rough or final) of an assignment for you.

Evidence of inappropriate AI use will be grounds for submission of an Academic Integrity report. Sanctions will range from a zero for the assignment to an F for the course.

I’m assuming we won’t have a problem in this regard but want to make sure that the expectations are clear so that we can spend the semester learning things together—and not worrying about the origins of your work.

Be aware that other classes may have different policies and that some may permit it.

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Buy the books. Check the library. Audiobooks are books.

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CUNY Hunter College Online Bookstore - the official textbook provider for CUNY Hunter College students. Shop our marketplace for the lowest prices on new, used, eBook and rental. Students save an average of 60% off on the TextbookX marketplace.

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Click here for Padlet to complete Homework and Class Activities.

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Click here for Padlet to complete Homework and Class Activities.

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Each week your homework - close reading posts + song selection will be due in this part of the padlet. Tuesdays by 8pm.

Students are required to comment on a classmate's post before class begins on Wednesday.

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F -African Caribbean Literature - Hunter College 

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1. Victor Tomescu

2. He/him

3. Queens (NY)

4. The Tempest by William Shakespeare

5. Went to Bali (In April)