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Academic Year 2003/2004

Junior Colloquium: New England and Empire
AMST 209 SP

This course focuses on the role of New England in the transformation of the U.S. from an erstwhile colony to a dominant world power. We will look at regional trade and technology that were instrumental in this transformation--opium, ivory, slaves, and guns--as well as the intellectual arguments that effected this change. Preference to American Studies juniors and seniors; non-majors in order of seniority.

MAJOR READINGS

Among others, THE VOYAGE OF THE FROLIC, EIGHT COUSINGS, selections from CULTURES OF U.S. IMPERIALISM, LORDS OF AL THE WORLD

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short essays and one term (research) paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A small course fee will be charged if field trips are arranged.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AMST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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