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History of European Expansion and Global Interaction

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2009-2010

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

With prof. Dr. J.L. Blussé

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.