Caribbean Economic Development

THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA

COMMON COURSEWORK

SEMESTER I – SEPTEMBER 2021

PROGRAMME: GENERAL

COURSE NAME: CARIBBEAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CODE: ECON3501

YEAR GROUP: THREE

DUE DATE: 3 AND 4

UNIT: 3RD WEEK IN NOVEMBER

ASSESSMENT TYPE: COURSEWORK – RESEARCH PAPER – 30% – GROUPS

OF 2 – 3

INSTRUCTION: In the face of globalization, Caribbean Economies are increasingly required to

become competitive. There are several areas that must be given priority to achieve this goal. These

include training, education, and technology. Conduct research to answer the following questions:

A. The challenges that have been faced by the HIGHER EDUCATIONAL systems in the Caribbean over the last decade. (20 marks)

B. The impact of these challenges on the region’s quest for Economic Growth Development? (15 marks)

C. Responses of Caribbean Governments to the challenges identified? (15 marks)

2021/2022- Semester 1

Caribbean Economic Development

RUBRIC

1. BACKGROUND

Under this heading students are required to provide a general overview of the Higher

Education System in the Caribbean. (10 marks)

2. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Under this section students are expected to provide a brief description of the objectives of

the study (5 marks)

3. METHODOLOGY

Students are required to outline the methods or instruments used in carrying out the

research assignment. Students should indicate the rationale for selecting the methods.

Students may choose from among the following:

i. Questionnaire

ii. Formal or informal interview

iii. Articles, Journals and other on-line sources

iv. Any other relevant method. [If questionnaire is used, please provide a copy] (5 marks)

4. FINDINGS (50 marks)

5. FORMATING

6. REFERENCING APA 7th. ed. Referencing format (10 marks)

APA 7th. ed. Writing format (10 marks)

TOTAL MARKS (70 marks)