1. Module 1 Section 1 Location and Definition of the Caribbean Region
Caribbean Studies
Module 1 Section 1
Location and Definition of the Caribbean Region

2. “Caribbean” Defined How do we define Caribbean?
What words come to mind when we say Caribbean? ?

3. Geographical Definition
Mass of islands within the Caribbean Sea
Greater Antilles (Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cube Hispaniola)
Lesser Antilles (everything south of Puerto Rico)
Bahamas
Anything touching the Caribbean Sea (Central America, Northern South. America

4. Greater Antilles
Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico

5. Lesser Antilles

6. The Caribbean
Geographic Representation of the Caribbean

7. Geological Definition
The entire area sits on a Tectonic Plate called the Caribbean Plate
The Caribbean Plate is in motion, caused by the currents of the heated mantle
Bound by the Atlantic Plate and Nazca Plate

8. Caribbean Plate
Relationship with other plates.

9. Historical Definition
The entire area exists as a result of European colonization and exploitation
Indentureship, slavery, plantation society, genocide
``Colonial Cockpit of Europe,`` Spain, England, France, Holland

10. Political Definition
The area comprises of independent states, dependent territories and associated states
French Territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe)
Dutch Territories (Curacao, Aruba, St. Maarten)
US Territory (US Virgin Island, Puerto Rico)
English Territory (British Virgin Islands)

11. Caribbean Identity What is Identity? Is Identity special or unique?
Can the way we identify ourselves in the Caribbean be unique from the rest of the world?
What are the components of our Caribbean Identity?

12. HOMEWORK Why is it so difficult to define the Caribbean?
What is the difference between defining the Caribbean and the United States?
Can you see yourself as a Caribbean person rather than a Trinidadian? Give reasons for answers.

13. Unique features of Caribbean people
Sense of humour
Informal approach to life
Demonstrative way of communicating
Food or cuisine
Dialect
Style of music, dance
Festivals

14. Unique features
Religion-rastafariaism,

16. Immitated Features Fashion Music Certain Foods – fast Technology
Religion- R.C., etc.
Festivals
Sports and Recreation.