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FORM TP 20121s0 MAY/JUNE 2012

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

ADVA}ICED PROF'ICIENCY EXAMINATION
CARIBBEAI\ STT]DIES
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READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of eight questions, four on Module I and four on Module 2.

2. There are FOUR sections, A, B, C and D'

Each section consists of TWO questions. You MUST answer ONE question from
EACH section, that is, a total of FOUR questions.

3. EACH question in Sections A and B is worth 20 marks. You are advised to spend no
more than 35 minutes on any one of these questions.

4. EACH question in Sections C and D is worth 30 marks. You are advised to spend no
more than 55 minutes on any one of these questions.

5. You are advised to spend some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.

6. You should NOT bring notes or other textual materials into the examination room for
use during the sitting of this paper.

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SECTION A

MODULE 1 - CARIBBEAI\ SOCIETYAND CULTURE

Answer ONE question from this section.

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l..r.l Exagripg THnnHtqys in which the family, as a social institution, impacts on society and culture
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2. Examine THREE strategies that Caribbean countries can use to minimize the impact of earthquakes
in the region'
Total2o marks

SECTION B

MODULE 2 - ISSUES IN CARIBBEAI\ DEVELOPMENT

Answer ONE question from this section.

EITHER

3: Describe FOUR ways in which technology has advanced development in the Caribbean.

, Total20 marks

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4. Describe FOUR ways in which Caribbean countries can increase their levels of productivity.
Total20 marks
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SECTION C

MODULE 1_ CARIBBEAI\ SOCIETYAND CULTURE

Answer ONE question from this section.

EITHER

5. "Social stratification continues to be a key feature of Caribbean society."

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Using examples to support your answer, discuss the extent to which ybu agree with this statement,
Total30 marks

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6. "Cultural practices are never erased: they are transformed."

Using examples from the Caribbean, discuss the extent to which you agrce with this statement.
Total30 marks

SECTION D

MODULE 2 - ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

Answer ONE question from this section.

EITHER

7: "The Caribbean needs sustainable tourism."

Discuss the extent to which you agree that it is feasible for the Caribbean to practise sustainable
tourism.
Total30 marks

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8. "CARICOM cannot last for five more years!"

Discuss the extent to which-you'agre-ervith this statement in view of the challenges faced by
CARICOM
Total30 marks

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IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CIIECK YOUR WORK ON TI{IS TEST.

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