GENERAL INFORMATION

ARCHAEOLOGY

In 1986 Mr. Edward Moulton-Barrett made a benefaction to the University which permitted the establishment of a lectureship in archaeology attached to the Department of History.  The archaeology programme has focused on Pre-Columbian Maroon and plantation sites. A temporary Laboratory has been established on campus and it is hoped that a more permanent structure can soon be obtained.

Students wishing to participate in archeological fieldwork, or in the study of artifacts stored in the
Laboratory, are encouraged to contact the Archaeologist or the Head of Department.

CLASS LIMITS

Students are warned that limits have to be placed on registration for most History courses.  Those who seek to enter a course after the limit has been reached are advised to register for another course but may be placed on a waiting list.  Final acceptances should be announced by the Department by the end of registration week.

INSTRUCTION

Teaching in most courses consists of two lectures per week and one tutorial.  Some courses include field trips.  The lecturer responsible for each course will formally advise you of the arrangements for that course at the beginning of the semester.

EVALUATION

Assessment of performance will be based on a combination of elements, including coursework (normally essays and in course tests) and a final examination of 2 hours duration.  The precise combination of elements and their relative values for each course will be made known by the lecturer at the beginning of the semester.  Read these instructions carefully and ensure that you submit all pieces of work required and sit all tests and examinations.  It is your responsibility to meet deadlines.

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

Students should take care to watch the appropriate notice boards for information about courses, timetables, examinations and so on.

For timetable information, please check the official Faculty schedule as well as the notice boards.  It is your responsibility to obtain advice if necessary.  

CLASS AND/OR COURSE REPRESENTATIVES

The Department, as part of its overall agenda of promoting student-centered learning, meets with elected course and/or class representatives to discuss learning experiences at the UWI every   semester.  For this reason, course and/or class representatives should be elected before the mid-semester break.  The names of these representatives should be sent to the Department thereafter.

PURPOSE AND USE OF A HISTORY DEGREE

History, like other disciplines in the Social Sciences, teaches oral and written communication skills, the critical reading of all kinds of written, numerical, and visual texts, critical thinking aimed at problem solving, and global awareness. These skills, in addition to being needed in a variety of both private and public sector jobs, are also useful in the development of an enlightened citizenry and for the exercise of political life in society generally.