General Notices

The book "Ageing in the Caribbean" by Joan Rawlins and Nicole Alea will be launched as well as the book, "Guidelines for use of Non-Sexist Language at The University of the West Indies" by Valerie Youssef and Sue Ann Barratt. 

For more details about the books see below and click here to see the event's flyer. 

Ageing in the Caribbean Edited by Joan Rawlins and Nicole Alea This book brings together regional and international scholars to discuss the present-day perils and triumphs of ageing in the Caribbean region. Thought pieces and empirical work are presented on topics ranging from health, financial, and psychological concerns, to the opportunities available now, and perhaps in the future, for Caribbean older adults. A wide span of the region is covered, with discussions about ageing in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Guyana, for example. Lifegate Publishing, July, 2014  |  Available on Amazon.com Limited copies will be available at the book launch Price TT$100.00 CASH ONLY 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association of T&T. The book is available at the UWI Bookstore.

Guidelines for use of Non-Sexist Language at The University of the West Indies Valerie Youssef and Sue Ann Barratt The revised version of the Guidelines for Use of Non-Sexist Language is an accessible explanation of how language use can be modified to avoid sexism.  It updates its focus by discussing, along with language use, language and gender attitudes, the changes that have affected these and the changes still needed.   These guidelines are intended to bring equality of treatment to all and to achieve this through the language used in the professional sphere.  At a fundamental level sexist attitudes persist.  Therefore these guidelines are meant to be the beginning of discussion facilitated by the authors who are dedicated to changing attitudes as well as language use.  In terms of language use specifically, the text covers address forms, face-saving strategies, context and relationship, protocols and politeness, silencing, and labeling and sexuality. Originally published CGDS, St. Augustine Unit, 2001 Revised and published by IGDS, St. Augustine Unit, 2015 Available from the IGDS, St. Augustine Unit and will be distributed across campus. https://www.youtube.com/user/igdsuwistaugustine

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