University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

The West Indies is an anomalous region in relation to the classic aim of anthropology to study small-scale non-Western societies. The modern Caribbean, created out of the slave plantation system and the transportation of millions of Africans and others from the old to the New world, brought into being entirely novel forms of transatlantic culture. This module asks students to rethink the distinction between Western and non- Western culture and to consider the meaning of 'modern' as opposed to 'traditional' society. The Creole cultures of the Caribbean are explored in depth as are the transmigrant experience of many West Indians in metropolitan centres in the first world.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Personnel