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Course Description
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Course Name
Slavery and Abolition in the Atlantic World: 1450-1850
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4 - 5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6 - 7.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
Give a critical account of the key historical debates around the
Atlantic slave trade and the abolitionist movement
Analyse the ways that historians use evidence in writing and in filmMain Content
1. Middle Passage: slave journey between Africa and the New World.
2. Slave narratives
3. Abolitionist movement in Britain
4. Reason for the abolition of Slavery
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.