AMST 386 - Brit&Amer:Race/Imm/Emp

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

Slavery, colonization, revolution and economic alliances in the Atlantic world have involved the British Isles with North America from the 17th century. We explore anti-slavery and anti-apartheid in both countries, from the Amistad episode of the 19th century to South Africa in the 20th. For four centuries, English, Scots, Welsh and Irish immigrants swelled the North American cities and farmlands while immigrants from across the empire came in increasing numbers to Britain. Two 20th century wars united the two nations, while class and racial differences resulted in their participation in shared domestic and global conflicts. Demands for national independence, sexual liberation and racial justice rocked both societies in the postwar era. These themes are explored through historical documents, literature, film and drama. This is a thematic survey designed for students from several disciplinary backgrounds. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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