Course Calendar
(not set in stone...)

January 18, 2012

In class:
Introduction to the course.
Introduction to the Caribbean.
Homework:
Read the course website carefully, including course description, calendar, etc. Also, print out and read excerpts from Jean-Baptiste Labat's journals1 and journals 2 . (Note: It will make more sense if you read in this order: First, the first chapter in "journals1," called "Slaves, Agents, and Interlopers," then all of "journals2," then the rest of "journals1.") Also, read excerpts from the poetry of Aimé Césaire.

January 23, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Labat & Césaire
Homework:
Read pages 22-63 of Masters of the Dew by Jacques Roumain. Be sure to follow your "group's" theme as you read, marking relevant passages with post-its or highlighter.

January 25, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Roumain
Homework:
Read pages 64-131 of Masters of the Dew by Jacques Roumain.
Also, begin reading the stories in Krik! Krak! so you can choose a story to work on with your group.

January 30, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Roumain
Homework:
Finish Masters of the Dew, pp.131 to end.
Also, continue reading Krik! Krak! Meet with your group to choose a short story for the first oral presentation.

February 1, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Choice of days/texts for oral presentation.
Exploration: Roumain
Homework:
Read pages 5-59 of Black Shack Alley by Joseph Zobel.
Begin work on your oral presentation!
Consider writing Paper A, due in mid-February (see below; due date depends on your oral presentation date). Details on the "Assignments" page.

February 6, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Zobel
Homework:
Read pages 61-123 of Black Shack Alley.
Continue planning your first paper.
Continue work on your oral presentation!

February 8, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Zobel
Homework:
Finish Black Shack Alley, pages 123-182.
Continue planning your first paper.
Continue work on your oral presentation!

February 13, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Zobel
Homework:
Complete, polish and practice your oral presentation as a group.
Read the assigned stories in Krik? Krak!

February 15, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Homework:
Read the assigned stories in Krik? Krak!
Paper A due Wednesday, February 22 for groups presenting February 15 or February 20, and due February 29 for groups presenting February 22 or February 27!

February 20, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Homework:
Read the assigned stories in Krik? Krak!

February 22, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Paper A due today for groups that presented February 15 or February 20!
 
Homework:
Read the assigned stories in Krik? Krak!
Paper A due Wednesday, February 29, for groups presenting February 22 or February 27!

February 27, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Homework:
Read pages 1-70 of Crossing the Mangrove by Maryse Condé.

February 29, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Condé
Paper A due today for groups that presented February 22 or 27!
Homework:
Read pages 71-140 of Crossing the Mangrove.

March 5, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Condé
Homework:
Finish Crossing the Mangrove, pages 140-208.

March 7, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Condé
Homework:
Read pages 3-39 of Solibo Magnificent. If you are having trouble, try reading it out loud.
Consider writing Paper B, due March 21. (If you didn't write Paper A, you must write papers B & C.) Details on the "Assignments" page.

March 12, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Chamoiseau
Homework:
Read pages 40-111 of Solibo Magnificent.

March 14, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Chamoiseau
Homework:
Finish Solibo Magnificent, pages 111-172.
Note: Paper B is due Wednesday, March 21, in class -- no email submissions accepted!.

March 19, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Chamoiseau
Homework:
Complete Paper B, due Wednesday, March 21. 
Also, begin reading Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam so you can pick a story for your final presentation.

March 21, 2012

In class:
FILM! (Title TBA)
Exploration: Chamoiseau
Note: Paper B is due TODAY March 21, in class -- no email submissions accepted!.
Homework:
Read pages 5-65 of Reflections of Loko-Miwa by Lilas Desquiron for our first class after spring break.

SPRING BREAK: MARCH 25-30, 2012 ~ NO CLASS!

April 2, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Desquiron
 
Homework:
Read pages 65-125 of Reflections of Loko-Miwa.

April 4, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Desquiron
Homework:
Read pages 125-183 of Reflections of Loko-Miwa by Lilas Desquiron.
Continue to plan your final paper.
Begin meeting regularly with your group to plan your second presentation.

April 9, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Desquiron
Choice of days/texts for final oral presentation.
Homework:
Read pages 1-58 of Macadam Dreams.
Continue meeting regularly with your group to plan your second presentation.
If you didn't do both Papers A & B, you must write Paper C, due in during the last two weeks of class (see below for specific dates). Details on the "Assignments" page.

April 11, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Pineau
Homework:
Read pages 59-138 of Macadam Dreams.
Continue meeting regularly with your group to plan your second presentation

April 16, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Pineau
Homework:
Read pages 139-215 of Macadam Dreams.
Continue meeting regularly with your group to plan your second presentation.

April 18, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
Exploration: Pineau
Homework:
Polish your oral presentation.
Read the assigned stories in Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam .

April 23, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Homework:
Polish your oral presentation. Read the assigned stories in Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam.
Paper C due Wednesday, April 25, for groups presenting April 30 or May 2!

April 25, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Paper C due today for groups presenting next week!
Homework:
Polish your oral presentation.
Read the assigned stories in Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam.

April 30, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Paper C due Wednesday, May 2, for groups presenting April 23 or April 25!
Homework:
Polish your oral presentation.
Read the assigned stories in Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam.

May 2, 2012

In class:
Reading quiz!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Paper C due today for groups presenting April 23 or April 25!
Homework:
Have a fabulous winter break!
If you plan to take the optional final, see the "Assignments" page for an outline of what to prepare.

May 11, 2012
OPTIONAL FINAL EXAM
11 AM to 12:50 PM IN OUR CLASSROOM!