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HIST289

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

Subject code

HIST

Course Number

289

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

M. Becker

Course Long Title

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

Description

This course examines the trans-Atlantic slave trade from its initial development in the fifteenth century to its abolition in the late nineteenth century. Students discuss the experiences of enslaved people; the organization and mechanics of the trade; and the cultural, political, and economic impact of the trade on Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Ultimately, the course emphasizes the global interconnections and relationships central to the development, maintenance, and abolition of the trade.

Modes of Inquiry

Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements

(History: Africa), (History: Early Modern), (History: Latin American), (History: United States)

Offering Frequency

One-time offering