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Department of History and Philosophy
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Departmental Activities, Clubs and Societies The History Teachers' Association / The Association of Caribbean Historians / A knowledge of history and an awareness of historical process and change are not derived exclusively from attendance at lectures and from the reading of books. Important supplements to the learning experience include discussions, formal as well as informal, the regular exchange of the results of research and observation, the experience of field trips, and the viewing of films on historical subjects. Some of these activities can be pursued on an individual basis, but most of them can be best organised in group form. For this reason, students are encouraged both to explore the available opportunities for such activity and to initiate such activity where the organisation does not exist or is functioning inefficiently. Examples of such organised activity are listed below. The History Forum In 1996, the Department replaced the more formal Staff/Student Seminar which had run for many years with the new History Forum. The Forum is a natural meeting place for all those with an interest in history to hear about current research, discuss current trends in the discipline and share ideas. Meetings of the Forum are held regularly during term times - usually once per fortnight - on Friday evenings from 4.30 pm in the Bruce St. John Conference Room. Presentations to the Forum include workshop papers, panels discussions, debates and reviews of important new publications, as well as the more traditional formal papers. Watch the History notice board for news of meetings of the Forum. We look forward to seeing you! The History Teachers' Association This organization has had a somewhat chequered existence. However, final year students, in particular, should be reminded that this will be their professional organization if they decide on a teaching career. It is in such an organization that they are likely to find the intellectual stimulus which might well be absent from their class and staff room. Therefore, they have an interest in ensuring that the organisation becomes active and vibrant. The Association of Caribbean Historians This is a Caribbean-wide professional organisation which caters to the interests of professional and amateur historians, university and school teachers of History and to any individuals interested in Caribbean History. This organisation has been in existence since 1969. Annual Conference: The value of these Conferences is that the historians of the region can maintain contact with each other and have regular opportunity for the exchange of results of their own research. As a result, a considerable amount of research and writing has been stimulated, and much of this research is now available in some form to university students in the region. The last Conference, the 31st, was held in Cuba. The 2000 Conference will be held in Cayenne, French Guiana. All information on the activities of the Association can be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer at the address below.
This annual lecture commemorates Elsa Goveia, who had the distinction of being both the first female Professor, and the first Professor of West Indian History in the University of the West Indies. She died in 1980 and this memorial was established in 1982. Lectures given to date are:
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