ANTH358

039764

The interaction between Europeans and indigenous societies began and ended violently. This course examines the violence of colonial encounters from the perspective of those indigenous groups who were colonized in Africa, North America, India, and the Caribbean. The goal of the course is to introduce students to Colonialism as a historical phenomenon and to critically analyze cross-cultural interactions in the past. Students will engage with different forms of primary data, including archaeological materials, literary works, and ethnography in order to analyze the inner workings of power and the impact of colonialism on the contemporary world. The class will involve a combination of lectures, reading-based discussions, and small-group activities.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

GE - GEDE (Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis), GE - T2-INDV (Tier 2 Individuals & Societies)