HIST289
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
History
BC
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