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British Imperialism in Asia and Africa (HIST*3380)

Course Details

The course HIST*3380, British Imperialism in Asia and Africa, is specifically interested in the impact of British imperialism on the non-Western societies of Asia and Africa and the latter's responses. The course combines a narrative, analytical, and historiographical approach to the material. The course challenges students to think critically about what imperialism meant for both the British and their subject peoples.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, an assiduous student will have learned to:

1. Develop critical and creative thinking analysis in general and as relates to course work.
2. Develop reading, writing, and oral communication skills through engagement of assignments, examinations, and class discussions.
3. Develop historical understanding of the British Empire.
4. Develop practices and proper methodologies of the student of history, and an understanding of academic integrity in general as applied to the responsible use of historical sources and the ethical presentation of one's work.

Method of Evaluation and Weights

• Mid-term Test: 25%
• Research Essay: 35%
• Final Exam: 40%

Texts Required

Course readings are available through Courselink. JSTOR, the scholarly journal archive, and other online available articles may be accessed via the University of Guelph Library.

Program Structure

The course is part of the Department of History within the College of Arts. The College of Arts includes various schools and departments, such as:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

The University of Guelph also features several research centers and institutes, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection

Disclaimer

Please note that this is a preliminary website description only. The department reserves the right to change without notice any information in this description. The final, binding course outline will be distributed in the first class of the semester.