During the last 50 years of the 20th century, dramatic changes have occurred in the social and economic life of the Caribbean peoples. One major change has been a movement away from dependency on a Monoculture to economic diversification, which has made possible a wide range of viable economic activities.
This course seeks to impose Trainee Teachers to the knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural factors behind these changes and how they have impacted on the economy of every territory in the English speaking Caribbean.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- To examine the historical and economic events which resulted in a change in the economy.
- To trace the performances of the Caribbean economy during the period since the end of the Second World War.
- To examine the varied economic activities which have developed during the period under consideration.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Knowledge of basic history and geography up to the fourth form level of a Secondary School
HIST 354 THE UNITED STATES IN THE CARIBBEAN
30 hrs 2 credits
Year? Semester?
RATIONALE:
This course attempts to familiarize students with the History content taught in secondary schools for CXC History examination. It also seeks to develop in student’s awareness for the United States in the Caribbean and Latin America States and to assist them in analyzing world affairs that served as a catalyst for such domination.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to bring about in students:
- An understanding of the involvement and domination of the United States in the Caribbean and Latin American States.
PRE-REQUISITEES:
Students must be in their final year of training for Social studies major
HIST 251 POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN GUYANA
45 hrs 2 credits
Year 2 Semester 2
RATIONALE:
This course seeks to give trainee teachers a broad historical background to the political development of Guyana from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century .It examines the process of constitutional changes and the aftermath of these changes on the Guyanese populace which inevitably led to internal self government and independence
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to bring about in students:
- An understanding of the system of Government as it existed in the British West Indies.
- A willingness to analyze historical facts.
- An understanding and appreciation of the struggles of the movement towards internal self Government and independence.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be in their second year second semester. Must be history or geography major or minor.
HIST 251 POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN THEÂ CARIBBEAN
15 hrs 1 credits
Year 2 Semester 2
RATIONALE:
The world has seen the emerging conglomeration of countries for defense and even for their economic survival. The formation of this collective mass of countries is sometimes referred to as strategic alliance and has had great impact globally.
This course therefore exposes the trainee teachers to regional and global issues in the Caribbean integration from earliest times to present. It further explains the reasons for successes and failures of integration movements both past and present and analyses the Caribbean in terms of the global community.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- This course helps the trainee teachers to develop:
- An appreciation for the efforts which Caribbean leaders both past and present, made to the integration movement
- An analytical approach to the many problems which comfort the Caribbean integration movement
- An understanding of globalization as it relates to the Caribbean.
- A willingness to analyze the working of other integrative bodies in the Caribbean region.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be in their second year of training to be eligible to take this course
HIST 152 ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT IN THE BRITISH CARIBBEAN
45hrs Credits 3
Year? Semester?
RATIONALE:
This course seeks to give student teachers an overview of the origin and development of the Trade Union Movement in the British Caribbean. It is intended that special focus should be placed on the Trade Union Movement in the British Guiana. This exposure will assist student teachers to teach one element of the CXC syllabus.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
HIST 35 THE UNITED STATES IN THE CARIBBEAN
30hrs Credits 2
Year Semester
RATIONALE:
This course is attempts to familiarize students with the History content taught in secondary schools for the CXC History examination. It also seeks to develop in student’s awareness for the domination of the United States in the Caribbean and Latin America States and to assist them in analyzing world affairs, which served as a catalyst for such domination.
AIMS /GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to bring about in student:
- An in understanding of the involvement and domination of the United States the Caribbean and Latin American States.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be in their final year of training for S.S. majors.
GEOGRAPHY
GEO 194 GEOGRAPHY PRESENTATION AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHYÂ INTRODUCTORY
45 hrs 3 credits
Year 2 Semester 2
RATIONALE:
This course aims to equip students with the basic skills of representing Geographical data. These skills are required in all other courses as statistical analysis plays an important role in the study of Geography. The elements of Physical Geography introduce the student to the structure of the Earth and the dynamic nature of our planet, which is a key topic in the study of Geography and an important aspect of the CXC syllabus
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to:
- Give students the opportunity to present geographical data in various forms
- Encourage students to interpret statical data
- Give students a better awareness of the structure of earth
- Enable students to understand basic geomorphic processes and systems such as plate tectonics, vulcanicity, earthquakes, folding and faulting.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must have some knowledge of Geography to form four levels. Ideally, students will have CXC at grade 3 and above.
GEO 151 MAP WORK ADVANCED
30hrs Credits 2
Year 3 Semester 2
RATIONALE:
Trainee teachers need to understand the concepts related to map work. Hence the course focuses on the knowledge and skills related to map reading and interpretation, with emphasis on landforms and their effect on human activities.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to:
- Involve trainees in activities, which develop their map reading skills.
- Enable teacher trainees to be aware of varying types of landforms.
- Foster an understanding of the relationship between landforms and human activities.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Knowledge of basic map work skills and concepts.
GEO 253 WEATHER, CLIMATE AND VEGETATION PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY ADVANCED
30hrs Credits 2
Year? Semester?
RATIONALE:
This course has been designed for teacher trainees to examine and understand processes in the development of weather systems and climate. Trainees should understand and appreciate the influence of weather, climate and vegetation on each other and on all aspects of human life. It is also designed to enhance students ‘ understanding of the processes of erosion, transportation and deposition in the world around us. It builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the introductory courses and enhance content knowledge.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to:
- Help teacher trainees realize that climate has control over man’s activities and vegetation.
- Develop their skills in reading, recording and interpreting weather and climate conditions.
- Equip themselves with concepts and techniques related to the study of weather, climate and vegetation.
- Improve their understanding of key processes within physical geography.
- Link these processes to the formation and changes of land over time.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Successful completion of the basic geography courses – Geography/ Map work Introductory and Physical Geography Introductory.
GEO 194 GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY INTRODUCTORY
45hrs Credits 3
RATIONALE:
This course aims to equip students with the basis skills of representing Geographical data. These skills are required in all other courses as statistical plays an important role in study of Geography. The elements of Physical Geography introduce the student to the structure of the Earth and the dynamic nature of our planet, which is a key topic in the study of Geography and an important aspect of the CXC syllabus.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to: –
- Give students the opportunity to present Geographical data in various forms
- Encourage students to interpret statistical data
- Enable students to understand basis geomorphic processes and systems such as plate tectonics, Vulcan city, earthquakes, folding and faulting.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must have some knowledge of Geography to From 4 level. Ideally, students will have Geography CXC at grade 3 and above.
SOCIAL STUDIES
SOS 151 CARIBBEAN SOCIAL STUDIES INTRO. (1)
15 hrs 1credits
Year 1 Semester 1
RATIONALE:
This course seeks to equip students with the understanding and skills necessary to fully comprehend Guyana’s relationship with the Caribbean.
AIMS/GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to:
- Furnish students with the necessary skills and content that is integral to an understanding of the Caribbean-politically, economically, socially and geographically.
Rationale
The department is run by a coordinator. This post is rotated on a yearly basis. The department meets once a month to discuss developments within the programme and to be brought up to date with decisions made by the administrative staff.
From time to time there are workshops discussing problems encountered with the programme and this includes Turkeyen campus as well as the regional centers.