This course will explore the history and origins of Creole communities around the world. Students will analyze these communities through the lens of identity, music, and food to better understand the unique blend of African, European, Indigenous, and sometimes Asian cultures, that formed a novel, “creole” society. While special focus will be given to French Creole communities, students will also become acquainted with a broader definition of Creole that can be applied to Hispanic, Anglophone Caribbean, and Dutch Caribbean territories. At the end of this course, students will confidently recognize Creole communities worldwide and will be able to explain the history of creolization. Required Texts: 1. Creole: The History and Legacy of Louisiana's Free People of Color. Sybil Kein (2,000) Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/dKFDimQ 2. Victoire: My Mother's Mother. Maryse Condé (2014) Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/4TdthwR Additional Texts that MAY be consulted (time permitted) excerpts/chapters/essays/articles of: 1. Afro-Creole by Richard Burton 2. Creole Subjects in the Colonial Americas: Empires, Texts, Identities by Ralph Bauer & José Antonio Mazzotti. 3. Mon Cher Dupré by Shirley Thompson 4. Traverse the Mangrove. Maryse Condé

Want to learn Jamaican Patois from someone who is actually Jamaican, born and bred? 🇯🇲 I'll help you learn authentic Jamaican Patois in a fun, relaxed and practical way. Whether you're a complete beginner, planning a trip to Jamaica, have Jamaican family or friends, or simply love Jamaican culture, I'll tailor the lessons to your goals. We'll cover everyday vocabulary, pronunciation, expressions, conversation and the cultural context behind the language. And yes, we'll go beyond "Wa gwaan?" 😂 Come learn how Jamaicans actually speak and build the confidence to understand and use Patois naturally!

I can say each of the lessons will depend on the student level of the language they know, and what the student would like to learn or talk about the most. Because I focus on how to communicate and choose the words or topics to express my ideas. We will use any type of examples and vocabulary and how to put them together to communicate with others. Mwen ka di chak leson yo pral depan sou nivo elev lan nan lang yo konnen, ak sa ke elev la ta renmen aprann oswan sou sa elev la ta renmen pale. Paske mwen konsantre sou ki jan pou yo kominike ak mo yo pral itilize oswa tou sije yo ouvri pou eksprime lide yo. nou pral itilize anpil kalite egzanp ak vokabile kijan pou mete yo.