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AMST200
Colonialism and Its Consequences in the Americas
AMST200 FA
Crosslistings: LAST200
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 60 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | Yes | 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 course, required for American Studies and Latin
American Studies majors, offers a comparative analysis of
colonial ventures and their consequences in the Americas.
Among the topics to be discussed are organization of
production, including state labor systems, chattel slavery,
and indenture; governance and colonial bureaucracies; the
interaction of indigenous, European, and African peoples and
the formation of colonial culture and syncretic belief
systems; independence movements and the emergence of nation
states. Consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of the
Americas programs, the course introduces diverse theoretical
and methodological approaches to these issues.
MAJOR READINGS
Equiano, THE INTERESTING NARRATIVE
Greene, THE INTELLECTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICA
Isaac, THE TRANSFORMATION OF VIRGINIA
Pratt, IMPERIAL EYES
Spalding, HUAROCHIRI
White, THE MIDDLE GROUND
Additional readings, including substantial selections from
primary documents. Readings subject to change, depending on
availability of texts.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
In class exam, final exam, two
papers, regular attendance and participation in discussions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
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.
American Studies and Latin American Studies majors should
pick up Permission of Instructor forms from the program
offices.
Sophomores who intend to major in LAST and to be abroad
during the fall semester of their junior year should see
the Chair of LAST during preregistration.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Potter, C
- Wightman, A
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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