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AFAM275

Sophomore Seminar: Comparative Slavery AFAM275 FA

Crosslistings: HIST275

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	16	0	Times: .T..... 7:00PM-10:00PM;	No	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This seminar explores the major historical works and debates concerning New World slavery. We analyze the development and nature of slavery in its different historical, cultural, and regional settings. We also compare aspects of the slave experience including trade, work, gender, religion and resistance. Our comparative approach seeks to explain historical differences and find valid historical generalizations.

MAJOR READINGS

he books below are required and are
available from Atticus.
Carolyn Fick, THE MAKING OF HAITI
Robin Blackburn, THE MAKING OF NEW WORLD SLAVERY
David Northrup, ed., THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE
Olaudah Equiano, INTERESTING NARRATIVE
Peter Kolchin, AMERICAN SLAVERY, 1619-1877
Eugene Genovese, REBELLION TO REVOLUTION
Gasper and Hine, eds., MORE THAN CHATTEL
Berlin & Morgan, eds., CULTIVATION & CULTURE
All readings are on Olin library reserve.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly reading of 150 pages. Participation in class discussion. Seminar leadership and related paper, final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

1. The emphasis in this seminar is upon reading and discussion. You are expected to complete weekly readings of 150-200 pages and participate in discussions. This is 1/3 of the grade. 2. Each student will lead one seminar session. The presenter(s) will meet with me on the preceding Monday during my office hours and discuss the topic for the following evening. Utilizing the suggested readings is required. The presenter(s) will hand in a 7-10 page paper on the topic the following week. This is 1/3 of the grade. 3. Each student will write a 10-15 page research paper. It must be different from the presentation topic and will include at least one documentary source and at least five secondary sources. This constitutes the final third of the grade. It is due on December 11. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Kerr-Ritchie, J; Times: .T..... 7:00PM-10:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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