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The caribbean consist of many different culturees, religions, backgrounds, langagues etc. In times of need the Carribean comes together as one family, for example, a natural diaster, all the caribbean countries or most of them come together in aid of that country that was affected.

Another example of the Caribbean coming together as one is in terms of the West Indies cricket team. This cricket team is made up of person from different caribbean countries working together in their love for the sport of cricket.

We also see the caribbean comin together as a family around olympus time, when every caribbean person is tunned in to their televisions to watch the world's fastest man Usain Bolt and the world's fastest woman Shelly-Ann Fraiser-Price. Although these are Jamaican athletes the Caribbean people supports them and think of them as their own.

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A civilized society is defined as one that brings people together that are living in a particular country or region to a stage of human development, where they can share customs, laws, and organizations. A civilized society can also be defined to the early Caribbean people, as these societies were dependent on hunting as a means to survive. Over the years and as the times passed these people developed a better understanding of civilization as they established agriculture and planting crops in the villages also developing cultures on their own.

An uncivilized society is defined as on that has not yet grasped the concept of a more developed modern day culture as its way of life. In other words, these Caribbean people lacked culture and were not sophisticated, there were not inventing new techniques or ways and was considered to be “uncivilized”. Civilizations are supposed to be somewhat equal, so it is wrong to say that a civilization is better or worse than another. Back in the earlier groups of people in the Caribbean their displayed different ethnic beliefs and religions but as time passed they're then gradually started to display different levels of innovations and techniques as they started to socially develop.

A developing society is defined as one that is constantly growing, maturing and showing a high level of advancement. The early Caribbean people could be applied to as a “developing society” as their different ethnic groups were gradually able to expand their social development within their different societies. The earlier Caribbean societies became more socially and culturally advanced over time, developing new techniques and innovations by either planting their own agricultural land with different crops  or by just simply developing their social organizations.

An advanced society is defined as on that has reached a high level of development, culture, science and governance. The early Caribbean comprise of small ethnic groups, so it would be wrong and bias to these small ethnic groups to use the term an “advance society” when speaking about these groups. These early Caribbean people displayed various types of different cultural practices but the civilization was deemed as equal.

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The Haunted Tropics: Caribbean Ghost Storiesby Martin Munro (Editor)

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The Haunted Tropics: Caribbean Ghost Storiesby Martin Munro (Editor)

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The book is a collection of new and unpublished ghost stories written by some of the most celebrated contemporary writers of the Caribbean. It’s the first collection of its kind, and drawing on the anglophone, francophone, and hispanophone islands, the volume will be a landmark publication in Caribbean writing.

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Abstract: "The Journal of the Caribbean History" Jerome S. Handler UWI (2006) 1 

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Abstract: "The Journal of the Caribbean History" Jerome S. Handler UWI (2006) 1 

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"The disease environment, health problems, and causes of mortality of enslaved

Barbadians are described. Data largely derive from documentary sources; also

included are bio-archaeological data from analyses of skeletons recovered from

Newton Plantation cemetery. Major topics include infectious diseases transmitted

from person to person, as well as those contracted through water, soil,

and other environmental contaminations, and diseases transmitted by insects,

parasites, and other animals; nutritional diseases, including protein energy malnutrition,

vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, and geophagy or “dirt eating”; dental

pathologies; and lead poisoning, alcoholism, traumas, and other disorders,including

psychogenic death or illness caused by beliefs in witchcraft or sorcery.”

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A suspected sewage leak on the South Coast was being linked to a fish kill in Graeme Hall Swamp. This came after weeks of continuous complaints from residents and business operators on the South Coast where cloudy, foul-smelling water bubbled from sewer covers on to the surface of Highway 7 before filling drains and settling in vacant spots.

As a result scores of dead fish started floating in a pond in Peronne Village at the edge of the swamp and some people in the area were expressing fears that humans could be impacted next.

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One of the issues of main importance in the region, particularly in Barbados, highlighted in the local and national media, is that of human and animal health. For some time now, South Coast residents and business operators have complained about foul-smelling “brownish water” seeping from Barbados Water Authority (BWA) sewers along Highway 7, making life difficult for them, their customers, residents and motorists. It is very clear that sanitation issues like these affect the environment which we live in as a Caribbean community as some members are experience rashes that broke out on their skin after they have come in contact with the waste liquid, nor can we ignore the fear expressed by residents that the recent fish kill in the Graeme Hall Swamp was linked to this sewage run-off flowing directly into the conservation area due to BWA’s broken pump from the sewer system.

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JAMAICA

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JAMAICA LAND WE LOVE!!! Usain St. Leo Bolt born in Trelawney Jamaica is a sprinter and regarded as the world's fastest record holder! smashing records in the Olympic games in Beijing, London and the recent Rio 2016 games. THIS IS JAMAICA, MY JAMAICA, THIS IS DE LAND OF MY BIRTH!

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Robyn Rihanna Fenty world renowned artist and international sensation was born in the little island of Barbados, attended the Combermere school and now known for her record breaking hits and countless Grammy Awards. "RIRI" we are proud.

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RALLY ROUND THE WEST INDIES

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They help to strengthen relationships and encourage co-operation between the diaspora and the Caribbean community. they serve as a means of expression and freedom. They facilitate networking among different interest groups and political leaders.

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In the Americas and ports of Europe, Caribbean born and Caribbean descendants have been visibly making history and contributing to the economic, social and political landscape of these countries. Numerous changes include: Increased social / political diversity, especially in large cities. Globalized domestic policy in both regional and extra regional countries. Increased/ diversified the voting population paying more attention to the need of Caribbean voters. The influence of immigration policies and social reform. Increased labor supply especially for specialized skilled areas and the influence of the flow of aid and grant packages to the Caribbean.

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Bob Marley is one of the world's best known artist . His reggae song writing and musical genius gave a voice to Caribbean People's feelings of oppression and despair. Calypso represents the chanting or singing of the griot with the same African Tradition as dialect poetry. Calypsonians such as the roaring lion, Lord Kitchener, and The mighty Sparrow were the voices of their generation. They entertained protested government action and exposed the feelings of the people. For Example, "JACK" by the Mighty Gabby "RALLY ROUND THE WEST INDIES" David Rudder and "Haiti I'm sorry" expressed a collective identity and the regional response to each other.

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Amid Poverty and crime and the challenges of early life in the Caribbean performing arts form an integral part of Caribbean Culture.
Theatre- Formal theatre arts are performed in the Caribbean although they may incorporate distinctly afro centric drumming and forms of call and response. Plays by Caribbean play writes such as Earl Lovelace, Derrick Walcott and Earl warner have been widely performed at the regional level.

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The Caribbean composed a large body of both prose and poetry to the world's collection. Derrick Walcott 1992 and VS Naipaul have both one Nobel prizes for literature. At the age of 81, Walcott won the T.S Elliot for poetry in 2011. The poetry of Jamaican Louise Bennett and Guyanese Martin Carter focused on Caribbean identity.

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Caribbean Art Forms and Popular Culture 

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Caribbean Art Forms and Popular Culture 

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There are three broad categories of creative expression: Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts. The literary arts consists of prose and poetry, the performing arts included dance, music, drama, film and the visuals arts are made up of drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. Many art forms are unique to the region for example, Calypso, steelpan, and reggae.

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Caribbean Civilization has been both an intriguing and exciting course where students were educated on the Historical Process, Caribbean diversity, Caribbean Art forms and popular culture, Hybridization and creolization, Migratory movements, Economic and Political Enfranchisement and so much more! It was influential in facilitating team work, where students from all over the region came together to form unique perspectives on various topics.

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Where did it all begin?
It is estimated that indigenous people arrived in the Caribbean around 5000 BCE. These included: The Taino who occupied the greater Antilles and the Kalinago who occupied the lesser Antilles. The Maya occupied central America, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and parts of Mexico!

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Junkanoo is a Bahamian parade that  derived from slavery in which the slaves in the Bahamas made costumes and danced to music to celebrate their days off during the holiday season.  After emancipation, the tradition stuck around and became a well known festival in which it is still celebrated today on Boxing Day and New Years.

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Anansi and the pot of beans By August House
Anansi tales are very popular and were regularly told to us as children and even featured in some of our school text books. They were often used to illustrate life lessons or for the pure amusement of children .

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Anansi and the Pot of Beans (Animated Stories for Kids)

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Soucouyant

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Strange Caribbean Superstition & Folklore

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La Diablesse (pronounced la jablesse, 'French for "Devil Woman") is a short film depicting Caribbean folklore. Produced by Brad Court. Directed by Jason Roger Phillips. Written by Fredric Nyholm & Jason Roger Phillips. Music composed & performed by Dennis Gonzales. Photography by Richard Narramore. Starring Sandhya Nand as La Diablesse.

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The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/exploring-caribbean-folklore-tracey-baptiste/

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or the next run of this course I would suggest that the technical problems be addressed from early and the lectures are planned efficiently so every student benefits by having access to them.
i would also suggest a more interactive experience; culture showcases and exhibits. Let every one get a chance to showoff part of their islands cuisine , music , national dress etc... Or even let students research an island the are not from and present a showcase of that country.
Overall just make the course more fun and interactive !!!!

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Grenada - Coco Farming

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Cuba -Tobacco farming

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Barbados - Land ship (Independence)
The ways of the land ship were practiced within plantation communities of the African slaves Before emancipation; And is said to be a reenactment of the "middle passage" an experience that haunted the memory of the First shipment of African slaves to Barbados.

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Guyana- Mashramani

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Trinidad -Diwali ( Festival of lights)

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This is a small taste of what slavery would have looked like.

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For more Information about the Caribbean Please feel free to explore

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For more Information about the Caribbean Please feel free to explore

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Ethnicity and Identity in the Caribbean:

Decentering a Myth

Ralph R. Premdas- https://kellogg.nd.edu/publications/workingpapers/WPS/234.pdf

West Indies

island group, Atlantic Ocean-https://www.britannica.com/place/West-Indies-island-group-Atlantic-Ocean

HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN (WEST INDIES) -http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=235

Poems on 18th

century slave resistance in the Caribbean by students of St. John's Collage, Belize city -http://www.belizehistorysjc.com/uploads/3/4/7/0/3470758/resistance_poems.pdf

Up rise in Santo Domingo - Alberto Secama-http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/uprise_in_santo_domingo_704885
Stories and folklore By august house -  http://www.storycove.com

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Guyana- El Dorado

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Jamaica- Appleton

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Barbados -Mount Gay rum

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New and Exciting topics were learnt about the Caribbean, especially those of us who have never done history before.
I learned about the influence Europeans had on the structure of Caribbean societies during the 16th & 17th centuries, the different labor schemes employed in agriculture and theirs effects on the population, The use of west African slaves as a labor force on plantations and how they were liberated, The development of the various religions in the Caribbean and The cultural expressions of various Caribbean identities.

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Carib man weaving baskets, Dominica.    Bob Krist/Corbis

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Carib man weaving baskets, Dominica.    Bob Krist/Corbis

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1. Learn about the cultures of each island

Night life

Shopping

Festivals

Religion

Racial diversity

Food and beverages

Traditions

1. Learn about the history

Independence

first settlers

1. Learn about Geography of each island

Capitals

Places of interest

Flora & fauna

Economics & trade

Natural resources

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Food is one aspect that brings us together no matter which island you come from.
Every island has a national dish a representation of Caribbean diversity.

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All Uh we Iz One Family ! when it comes to cricket.

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West Indies Cricket Anthem - Rally Round The West Indies

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West Indies Cricket Anthem - Rally Round The West Indies

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The Haitian revolution -The start of  Caribbean independence

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The Haitian revolution -The start of  Caribbean independence

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The Haitian revolution is often referred to as the largest most successful slave rebellion in the western hemisphere. This rebellion started August 1791 and ended January 1804.

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At the start of our journey as Caribbean civilization students , We had great expectations and were eager to learn . Most of us were excited to delve into our Regional history and learn about our sister islands .