HIST 831 - Cross Cultural Encounters in Early America

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

Beginning with first encounters and ending with the American Revolution, this course examines cross-cultural encounters between Native and British people in early America. While focused on North America, more specifically on the eastern coast and backcountry, we will draw on recent and classic scholarly works in different disciplines and use a comparative approach to better understand the experiences at hand. We will consider key sites of cross cultural interaction, contestation, and negotiation - war, trade, land, slavery, labor, captivity, adoption, travel, disease, spirituality, sex, marriage, and family. The course will emphasize both the creative and destructive aspects of cross cultural encounters, and will work to balance British with Native perspectives while recognizing the diversity of these communities. Whenever possible African experiences will also be included. 1.00 units, Seminar

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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