HIS 506SEM - N. And S. Atlantic Core

This course will introduce students to the rapidly growing field of the Atlantic world. Within the historical profession, the term ¿Atlantic world¿ is often applied to the North Atlantic in the early modern period. This course will engage with that material while also expanding the concept to include the South Atlantic and the post-colonial era. Students will gain an understanding of how the field has been defined, how it has changed over time, and how it might evolve in the future. This course is required for History Ph.D. students who wish to offer the ¿North and South Atlantic¿ for the major field of their oral examinations. It is highly recommended for those who wish to offer a minor oral examination field in the Atlantic World, and for anyone who wishes to employ transnational or comparative perspectives on the past.

Credits: 3