Waterways: Boats, Oceans, and History
HIST 264
Spring 2006
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01
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In this survey course students will examine human history through the double lens of boats and oceans. The approach will combine the structures and conjunctures of world history with thematic inquiries around social and cultural problems -- particularly during the 'age of sail' -- such as war, economy, technology, race, gender, discipline, and empire. In addition, throughout the semester student teams will do research and writing on the history of Middletown from the perspective of water transport; this work will form the basis for a multilayered website provisionally entitled 'Middletown and the World.' |
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Essential Capabilities:
Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
McNeill, THE HUMAN WEB
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers, three in-class exams, and a team-based website construction project. |
| Instructor(s): Pinch,William R. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 21 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 15 |
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