Course Listing

HIST 319 - Colonial America

H, U, 4 credits. D.

This course on Colonial North America focuses on Spanish, French, English, and Dutch colonizers and their struggles for dominance in North America. In this Atlantic World perspective, the histories of indigenous Americans, African slaves and women are central. Students will consider how diverse communities adapted to new circumstance and formed new group identities within these American colonies. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.

Designations

H: Humanities

U: Cultural Diversity

Frequency

D: Courses not offered on a regular schedule but at the discression of the department, on the basis of student interest and ability to arrange schedules of faculty