HIST 238 - Slavery in the US

Next Offered: In a future term

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD

This course will chart the history of chattel slavery in the United States and the manner in which the institution took shape from the colonial period to the end of the American Civil War. Students will study the legal, cultural, political, and social developments that profoundly shaped the experiences of people of African descent in the US. This course is a focused study of racial slavery and the historical underpinnings of the racial ideologies that shaped everyday life in mainland North America. Therefore, this course involves an intensive reading of the historical scholarship on slavery, careful examination of relevant primary sources, class discussions, and a series of focused assignments. Prerequisites and notes: HIST 103.

Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: T. Nunley