HY 335 - The Atlantic World

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

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Description:

The events and processes initiated by the Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492 transformed the world. The Atlantic Ocean - obstacle, frontier, and highway - connected and continues to shape the cultures and societies created by this Columbian exchange. This course examines the circumstances of European encounters with Africa and America, beginning with European voyages of exploration through the abolition of the slave trade in the nineteenth century. Rec. 3, Cr. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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