HIST 288 The Rise of the British Empire Units: 3.00
This course surveys the emergence and development of the first British Empire, from the age of exploration through the loss of the American colonies. Topics will include: the conceptual impact of the new world; patterns of migration; slavery; the economic and political impact of colonization; and ideologies of empire.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe interconnections among regions of the world.
- Evaluate the motivations of people from the past in primary sources and compare diverse perspectives of British conflict and identity.
- Use primary and secondary sources to support a coherent and compelling written argument.
- Summarize lecture and course readings to identify key points and historiographical themes throughout British history.
- Improve your writing and research skills in various written assignments.