HIST 273 New Imperialism Units: 3.00
A survey of the 'New Imperialism' of the late 19th and 20th centuries. The course examines the origins and course of European expansion in Africa and Asia, justifications for and theories of empire, and the 20th century decolonization process. It will conclude with reflection on the New Imperialism from the vantage point of 'globalization'.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and analyze primary source documents.
- Demonstrate a firm knowledge of the historical context of imperialism in Africa and Asia during the late 19th and 20th centuries.
- Articulate their understanding of the development of the modern world system during the era of imperial conquest and provide concrete examples of connections to the modern day.
- Compare and contrast how European imperialism affected the states and peoples of Asia, Africa, and the Americas in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Assess the political, social, economic, and cultural legacies of European colonialism.