On this course, you will learn about the contributions made to the varieties of food and in some cases the methods of preparation by the early inhabitants. By focusing on some popular dishes/foods that differ by name across countries, you will also find out about some similarities and differences in Caribbean cuisine.

Exploring Creoles and dialects will provide essential insight on the three main variations of English in the Caribbean. It will help you to identify the subtle linguistic differences among Caribbean English speakers that may have gone unnoticed before. Through learning about native accents and language within the Anglophone Caribbean, you will feel more at ease when communicating with your Caribbean colleagues and friends.

On completion of this course, you will:

• understand why and when different groups of people came to the Caribbean and their influences on Caribbean cuisine
• distinguish among creoles, patois, and dialects
• examine the historical evolution of specific types of Anglophone Caribbean music
• consider the psycho-social roles of specific types of Anglophone Caribbean music
• recognize the contribution of Anglophone Caribbean music to the rest of the world
• understand the relationship between the festivals and Caribbean history, contemporary realities, and the possible future
• recognize outstanding individual contributions to Anglophone Caribbean art forms (e.g. Rex Nettleford, Aubrey Cummings, Peter Minshall)
• develop an awareness of how global trends affect the festivals and the influence of the festivals on the world
• become acquainted with some major topics, writers and genres of Anglophone
• appreciate the relevance of studying literature in navigating modern challenges and facing the future
• link this literature to one’s life and world (text-to-self, text and world connections)

This course is designed for individuals (17+) who are non-native speakers of English and who wish to gain some knowledge about the Anglophone Caribbean.

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