European Imperialism, I
HIST 221
Fall 2006 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations |
| Course Cluster: African Studies, Southern Asia Studies |
This course surveys Europe's interaction with the peoples, lands and resources beyond its borders from c. 1450 to c. 1850. It focuses on the origin and development of imperial systems that served as circuits for exchanges of peoples, ideas, products, and technologies. Although the empires of Britain and Spain are emphasized, Portuguese, French and Dutch overseas expansion also receive attention. The course addresses several vital themes: early maritime exploration; colonial governance; interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples; the slave trade and slavery; ideologies of empire; the rise of mercantile capitalism and the emergence of a world economy; the independence movements which transformed colonies into nations in the Americas; and imperial rivalry as a factor in European politics. The main regions discussed shall be South and North America (including the Caribbean), West African coasts, and South Asia; however, students will be encouraged to write papers on other areas if they wish. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
C.A. Bayly, IMPERIAL MERIDIAN
J.H. Elliott, THE OLD WORLD AND THE NEW
R. Hyam, BRITAIN¿S IMPERIAL CENTURY, 1815-1914
A.J.R. Russell-Wood, THE PORTUGESE EMPIRE, 1415-1808
S. Stein and B. Stein, THE COLONIAL HERITAGE OF LATIN AMERICA
Course packet, including work of: A. Pagden, D. Eltis, P. Linebaugh and M. Rediker, K. Maxwell, P.J. Marshall, R. Drayton, A. Crosby, E. Williams.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two 5-7 page papers and one 8-10 page paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No extensions. No incompletes. Students may expect 150-200 pages of reading each week. |
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