Cross Listed as HIST229
This course surveys European imperialism in the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, paying special attention to important case studies such as British India, China and the Opium Wars, and the Scramble for Africa. Issues to be explored include imperialism and its relationship to Christianity, gender, racism, and economic profit. In the second half of the course, we will examine some of the most dramatic cases of decolonization, including Gandhi and Nehru's independence movement in India, Ho Chi Minh's victory at Dien Bien Phu, and the torturous struggle for independence in the Belgian Congo.
Class Format: lecture/discussion
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on a midterm, a final exam, a 10-page research paper, and class participation
Additional Info:
Prerequisites: none; open to all
Enrollment Preference:
Department Notes: meets Groups A, B, & C requirement in History major only if registration is under HIST
Material and Lab Fees:
Distribution Notes:
Divisional Attributes: Division II,Exploring Diversity
Other Attributes:
Enrollment Limit: none
Expected Enrollment: 25
| CLASSES | ATTR | INSTRUCTORS | TIMES |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFR229-01(S) LEC Europ Imperialsm&Decoloniztion (D) |   |
Shanti M. Singham |
M 7:00 PM-9:40 PM |