CSEC CARIBBEAN HISTORY
Course Overview
This course provides a complete and focused preparation for CSEC Caribbean History, covering the Core and selected Themes in one streamlined programme.
Students will develop:
– Strong understanding of Caribbean historical events and timelines
– Ability to analyse causes, effects and historical perspectives
– Skills in essay writing and source-based questions
– SBA research and project development skills
– Confidence for Paper 1, Paper 2 and SBA
Course Content
WEEK 1 – THE CORE: FOUNDATION OF CARIBBEAN HISTORY
Overview
Students build an overview of major Caribbean developments.
– Indigenous Peoples and European arrival
– Slavery and plantation society
– Resistance and emancipation
– Post-emancipation society and peasantry
WEEK 2 – SECTION A THEMES
Overview
Students explore early Caribbean history and slavery.
– Indigenous Peoples and Europeans
– Caribbean economy and slavery
– Resistance and revolt
– Key events and case studies
WEEK 3 – SECTION B THEMES
Overview
Students examine post-emancipation developments.
– Movements towards emancipation
– Adjustments after emancipation
– Caribbean economy (1875–1985)
– Social and economic changes
WEEK 4 – SECTION C THEMES & EXAM PREP
Overview
Students connect history to modern Caribbean development.
– United States in the Caribbean
– Political development and independence
– Caribbean society (1900–1985)
– Exam practice (Paper 1 + Essay + SBA guidance)
KEY FEATURES
✔ Full Caribbean History syllabus (Core + Themes)
✔ Strong focus on essay writing and source analysis
✔ SBA research project guidance
✔ Caribbean-focused content and case studies
✔ Suitable for CSEC May/June preparation
Course Delivery
Live Online Classes via Zoom
Students receive guided instruction, practice worksheets, past paper questions and interpretation exercises.
Duration
4 Weeks
Schedule
Two Sessions Per Week – Schedule Provided After Sign-Up
Learning Materials
• Caribbean History worksheets
• CSEC past paper practice
• Guided interpretation exercises
Certification
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion and an official Transcript from The Educational Institute of Trinidad and Tobago (TEITT).