University of the West Indies

This course examines all aspects of the work of the producer from pre-production planning, through production and post-production. Students assume the role of a producer responsible for creating or acquiring a story idea and developing it through conceptualization, budgeting, treatment, proposal, funding, scheduling, outreach, marketing and distribution.

This course examines the psychological factors in drug and behavioral addictions (such as gambling, sex, shopping, video game playing, eating), and associated interventions for recovery. 

This course examines the psychology of human sexuality and intimate relationships through the scientific examination of thoughts, emotions, and behavior, both individually and culturally. It looks at the biological, cognitive, emotional, and socio-historical factors that contribute to the psychology of intimate relationships and sexuality. It covers topics such as variations of sexual behavior, sexuality identity, sexuality, relationship theories, interpersonal attraction, love and partner selection, attitudes, taboos, values & morals, variations of sexual behavior, communication, conflict, infidelity, etc. It also addresses key issues with regards to the psychology of abuse and domestic violence. 

This course examines the rise of the novel around the time of the eighteenth century. It explores some characteristic forms and concerns of early prose fiction in English including its roots, its routes, its forerunners, the first novel, the first novelists, the true contribution of women (as writers, producers, audience etc.), the role of social, political, religious factors, and the impact of technology and European expansionism.

This course provides a critical examination of various moral problems raised when considering environmental issues. It explores such questions as the moral status of animals, future generations, and the environment as a whole, as well as the moral aspects of famine relief, population control, and resource use.