SEM 162 - Rise of Atlantic World

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Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

Through a careful analysis of primary sources and interpretive essays, this course examines developments in the Atlantic World across four continents (Europe, Africa, North America, and South America) throughout the period from about 1450 to about 1830. It takes a comparative cross-cultural and transnational approach that emphasizes ideas and institutions. Some of the topics covered are: the origins of the Atlantic world; European colonial expansion; the Columbian exchange; migrations of peoples; Atlantic economies; religion, culture, and society; imperial conflicts; and independence movements. A colloquium approach is used rather than a lecture format. Students will actively read, reflect upon, and respond to course material. This course focuses on Racism, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University?s definition of writing intensive. ENG101 is a pre-requisite.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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