The same course is also taught entirely in Dutch. See here: Geschiedenis van de Europese expansie overzee, 1400-heden
The phenomenon of European expansion overseas and global interaction has funadmentally changed the world over the past five centuries.
Class type
Lecture.
Learning goals
In this introductory course a historiographical overview will be presented on such key historical phenomena as colonialism, imperialism, slavery, and decolonisation.
Literature
Davis S. Landes, The Wealth and Poverty of Nations. Why Some Are So Rich And Some So Poor (New York/Londen: W.W. Norton, 1998 en volgende drukken)
H. L. Wesseling, The European Colonial Empires 1815-1920 (Pearson Longman 2004)
Examination
Written exam with 10 short essay questions.
Timetable
Semester I, see timetable
Information
Blackboard/website
No.
Comments
Specially designed for Encompass students and students of South and Souheast Asian Studies.
This course is also taught entirely in Dutch.
How to enroll
Enrolment for participating in this lecture course is not necessary. However, please make sure to enrol in November for the exam.