SEM-162 |
Rise of Atlantic World |
Through a careful analysis of primary sources and interpretive essays , this course examines developments in the Atlantic World across four continents ( Europe , Africa , North America , and South America ) throughout the period from about 1450 to about 1830 . It takes a comparative cross-cultural and transnational approach that emphasizes ideas and institutions . Some of the topics covered are : the origins of the Atlantic world ; European colonial expansion ; the Columbian exchange ; migrations of peoples ; Atlantic economies ; religion , culture , and society ; imperial conflicts ; and independence movements . A colloquium approach is used rather than a lecture format . Students will actively read , reflect upon , and respond to course material . This course focuses on Racism , which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , nonviolence , women , racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . |
3.00 |
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). |