Total marks: 60 · Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Instructions to candidates
- This paper has THREE sections corresponding to the three Modules.
- Section A (Module 1) — answer ONE question on Caribbean Society and Culture.
- Section B (Module 2) — answer ONE question on Issues in Caribbean Development.
- Section C (Module 3) — a compulsory data-analysis/structured question on research.
- Each essay is worth 20 marks. Credit is given for relevant knowledge, use of Caribbean examples, developed argument and coherent organisation.
Paper
Section A — Caribbean Society and Culture (answer ONE) — 20 marks
1. Discuss how the historical experiences of slavery and indentureship have shaped the cultural diversity of the contemporary Caribbean. Support your answer with specific examples. (20 marks)
OR
2. "The Caribbean is best understood as a creole society rather than a plural society." Using examples, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (20 marks)
Section B — Issues in Caribbean Development (answer ONE) — 20 marks
3. Examine two ways in which the region's dependence on tourism both contributes to and hinders sustainable development in the Caribbean. (20 marks)
OR
4. Discuss the causes and consequences of the migration of skilled workers ("brain drain") from the Caribbean, and suggest two strategies to address it. (20 marks)
Section C — Investigating Issues (COMPULSORY) — 20 marks
5. A student wishes to investigate the research question: "What are the effects of coastal erosion on livelihoods in my community?"
(a) State a suitable hypothesis for this study. (2 marks) (b) Identify one appropriate primary and one appropriate secondary source of data for this study, giving a reason for each. (4 marks) (c) Describe a suitable method for collecting the primary data and explain one advantage and one limitation of that method. (6 marks) (d) Explain two ethical considerations the student should observe when conducting the research. (4 marks) (e) Suggest two ways the student could present the findings effectively. (4 marks)