HIST 116 CM - Slavery: A World History

This course examines the history of slavery in several different locations across multiple periods of time. Beginning with ancient forms of bound labor, it traces the growth of slavery in the Americas, built initially upon native slavery, but ultimately most successful with African workers. The course closely follows the rise of the transatlantic slave trade from Africa, which produced distinct and variable slave regimes in the Americas. In the process, the class will explore what the lived experiences were like for those who were enslaved, and includes considerations of modern forms of oppression.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: HIST116 CM